This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.

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

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

This deserted palace is one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture in India.

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

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

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

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

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

The remains of what was, not so long ago, the world's largest city.

These medieval funerary monuments are now home to a colony of critically endangered vultures.

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

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

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.

This general store offers visitors a glimpse back into the 1930s.

Instead of faces, these sculptures have barcodes—statements on societal dehumanization.

The Hopi-style structure was built by the man who discovered Desert Hot Springs' famous mineral water.

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.

An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.

The quirky salon doubles as a retro museum run by the world's leading "hairstorian."

This giant spider sculpture made from the iconic car is one giant visual pun.

The so-called "Bridge of Thighs" in Palm Springs allows nudists to discreetly cross the road.

This unlicensed collection of fast-food memorabilia sits on the site of the first ever McDonald's restaurant.