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

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

A once-stately trading fort is now a ruin slowly being consumed by the sea.

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

The world's largest banyan tree is followed by a community of worshippers.

This weekly bazaar started in the 1960s as a way for hippie travelers to barter their goods.

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

The abandoned site of the Beatles spiritual awakening and subsequent revolt.

At this sweet shop, the descendants of a royal chef serve up the fudge-like dessert his ancestor invented for a king.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

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

The largest tiger reserve in India is a vast expanse dotted with ancient ruins of Nagarjuna Viswa Vidyalayam.

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

The Indian capital of black magic and witchcraft.

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

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

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

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

A complex of six forts embedded in the Rajasthan hills.

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

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

The second-longest continuous wall on the planet protects a hidden secret in the deserts of India.

Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.