Tibetan-influenced mountain fortress in Northern Pakistan.

Just in case you need some cold cash at the top of the world.

One of the last surviving ancient Buddhist sites in the region, it escaped the brunt of several Hun invasions thanks to its remote location.

Unique pagan culture in three extremely remote mountain valleys.

A 17th-century mosque that was used for war more than worship.

This grand Pakistani mausoleum can only be accessed via an almost 1,000 foot long alleyway.

Kenya’s oldest town is more than 700 years old and home to 6,000 donkeys.

Thermal springs underneath the seabed provide the heat and bubbles for these beachside natural hot tubs.

This historic hiding place, often used by people escaping slavery, is a testament to a heroic struggle for freedom.

A flower grows on this giant stone that is said be able to control minds.

The hike to this stunning waterfall on a black sand beach is not for the faint of heart.

Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.

15 monolithic temples emulate an eroding sand castle.

An architectural marvel that dates back to the zenith of Indian architecture.

This 17th-century mausoleum is topped with an acoustic marvel.

A nearly unconquerable island-fort in the Indian Ocean.

A centuries-old fortress city lies in ruin.

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

The Indian capital of black magic and witchcraft.

A centuries-old lookout post still sits atop a natural stone spire.

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.

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

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