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

A collection of crumbling mansions stand as a reminder of a more prosperous time in this Indian village.

Tucked in Mumbai’s wealthiest neighborhood is one of the city’s oldest and most sacred sites: a temple complex believed to house the waters of the Ganges.

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

An ancient curse kept humans from living on the water, and now it's brimming with rare wildlife and is one of the most pristine rivers in India.

This precariously balanced boulder is said to be a hunk of stolen butter dropped by the gods.

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

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

This Gothic-style church is reputedly built atop the remains of one of Jesus's apostles.

Designed to serve primarily the Maharaja, this is an interesting variation on the traditional stepped well.

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.

This magical place built as an astronomical center starred as a James Bond villain's lair.

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

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

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

Old and brave breed of warhorses known for their elegant, curved ears.

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

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

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 bust sculpture celebrates the Hindu deity, Shiva.

The world's largest Tibetan refugee settlement.

Made by a man on a worldwide sanitation crusade.

This magnificent 18th-century hall consists of a maze of nearly a thousand interconnected passages.

Time has stopped at the house where Gandhi died.