Picnic on the seashore in the footsteps of ancient kings, protected by giant mythical cat beasts.

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

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

A favorite haunt of Delhi's politicos and intellectuals, this old-school coffee shop was shut down under Indira Gandhi's Emergency.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.

Bold contestants slide in a rice paddy behind two charging bulls.

Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.

Nineteen ancient rock-cut Buddhist caves can be found on the outskirts of Mumbai.

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.

At 8,000 feet, the world's highest tea estate draws visitors for both its products and its panoramic views.

An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.

A nearly unconquerable island-fort in the Indian Ocean.

The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.

Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.

This experimental utopian "city of the future" in rural India may hold a dark secret.

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

This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.