The tallest statue in the world is twice the height of the Statue of Liberty.

A towering work of stone and philosophy that was constructed using ancient Hindu science.

Known as the wettest place on earth.

Over 3 miles up in the Himalayas this pass is one of the highest drivable roads in the world.

One of the tallest mountains in India was closed for years after a botched CIA mission.

On the Pakistan-India border the militaries perform an elaborate theater of aggression each and every night.

An ancient curse kept humans from living on the water, and now it's brimming with rare wildlife and is one of the most pristine rivers in India.

A small town in Rajasthan has been dubbed the "City of Stepwells," and Raniji ki Baori is the queen.

World's tallest monolithic statue has served as a pilgrimage site since its completion in 993 CE.

This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.

Miraculous vase predicts the future at this Tibetan Buddhist site in the Himalayas.

This ancient goddess temple inspired the design of India’s Parliament House.

The evocative ruins of a 1,000-year-old hill fort lie within a popular tiger reserve.

A deeply beautiful 15th-century stepwell with a tragic story.

The Indian capital of black magic and witchcraft.

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.

Temples adorned with intricate, erotic sculptures make up one of the "seven wonders" of India.

A former bastion of Rajput chivalry, this massive hill fort is the site of legend and tragedy.

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.

This hilltop warren of monastic dwellings is the result of centuries worth of Mongol attacks.

This magnificent stepwell is designed as an inverted temple and adorned with 1,500 sculptures.

This abandoned fort is said to be the most haunted place in India, so much so that entry is prohibited after sunset.