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

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

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

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

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

The world's largest bust sculpture celebrates the Hindu deity, Shiva.

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

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.

Eternal flame said to be a Hindu Goddesses fiery tounge.

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

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

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

Miraculous vase predicts the future at this Tibetan Buddhist site in the Himalayas.

The evocative ruins of a 1,000-year-old hill fort lie within a popular tiger reserve.

Time has stopped at the house where Gandhi died.

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

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

The world's largest Tibetan refugee settlement.

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

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

15 monolithic temples emulate an eroding sand castle.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.

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