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

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

At 8,000 feet, the world's highest tea estate draws visitors for both its products and its panoramic views.

The Indian capital of black magic and witchcraft.

This 17th-century mausoleum is topped with an acoustic marvel.

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.

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

Deep in the Thar desert, a temple crawling with thousands of holy rats.

Remote town home to Himachalis, Israelis, and tons of hashish.

An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis.

An abandoned settlement originally established by British colonialists in the Andaman archipelago.

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

A nearly unconquerable island-fort in the Indian Ocean.

A centuries-old fortress city lies in ruin.

Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.

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

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.

This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.

This hilltop warren of monastic dwellings is the result of centuries worth of Mongol attacks.

These particularly resplendent rodents are the state animal of Maharashtra.

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

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.