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Tambon Chiang Haeo, Thailand

Red Lotus Lake

Stunning wetlands ablaze with pink lotus flowers.
Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok's Ghost Tower: The Sathorn Unique

On stormy days debris from this unfinished and abandoned skyscraper rains down on the Bangkok streets.
Dholavira, India

Dholavira

This archaeological site was once a grand city of the Indus Valley Civilization with a sophisticated system for conserving water.
Pune, India

Pataleshwar Caves

An eighth-century rock-cut cave temple in the middle of Pune.
Velha Goa, India

Viceroy's Arch

When new viceroys were elected, they passed through this arch to cement the title.
Bhaderwah, India

Wooden Bridges of Bhaderwah

These bridges were designed to guide the soul on its spiritual journey to heaven.
India / Pakistan

Siachen Glacier

This disputed mass of ice is home to the highest battleground on Earth.
India

Majuli Island

Worlds' largest inhabited river island.
Tegar, India

Zamskhang Palace Ruins

This abandoned palace and the stupas around it conceal beautiful Buddhist frescoes, statues, and silk paintings.
Narmada, India

Statue of Unity

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

Bhimbetka Rock Shelters

A giant repository of accidentally discovered cave paintings up to 30,000 years old.
Lepakshi, India

Hanging Pillar of Lepakshi

Inside a beautiful Indian temple is a seemingly magical floating pillar that doesn't touch the ground.
Chennai, India

San Thome Basilica

This Gothic-style church is reputedly built atop the remains of one of Jesus's apostles.
Hyderabad, India

Maqtha Art District

A magical expanse of colorful street murals lies hidden within the quiet neighborhood.
Aurangabad, India

Bibi Ka Maqbara

Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.
Jodhpur, India

Sati Handprints

Fifteen Jodhpur queens left their handprints before going to their fiery death.
Howrah, India

Great Banyan Tree

A single tree's 2,800 aerial roots give the appearance of a complete forest.
New Delhi, India

Yamuna Ghat

Ancient traditions and surreal birdwatching come into sharp relief along one of the world's most polluted rivers.
Jaipur, India

Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.
Mahabaleshwar, India

Pratapgad Fort

This fortress played a key role in the battle that would ultimately give rise to the Maratha Empire.
Pushkar, India

Pushkar Brahma Temple

There are millions of temples in India, but only one prominent temple dedicated to the Hindu creator god.
New Delhi, India

Sunderwala Burj

This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.
Kolkata, India

South Park Street Cemetery

An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis.
Mysore, India

Mysore Palace

Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.