A gray market run by Burmese Indians offers a portal to a forgotten period in history.

A small town in Rajasthan has been dubbed the "City of Stepwells," and Raniji ki Baori is the queen.

On the Pakistan-India border the militaries perform an elaborate theater of aggression each and every night.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

An old curiosity shop holds on to a centuries-old tradition of manually-distilled rose water.

The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.

This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.

This 16th-century mosque is the hallmark of the African architectural legacy in India.

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

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

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

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

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

This abandoned stepwell is one of the largest, deepest, and certainly one of the creepiest in India.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

A deeply beautiful 15th-century stepwell with a tragic story.

This Jewish bakery, among the last in the region, sells legendary sweets from a century-old storefront.

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.

Nestled among the artifacts of the National Crafts Museum, this hidden gem offers hard-to-find regional foods from all over India.

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

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

The ancient water tanks remain some of the ruined city’s most beautiful architecture.

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