This ruined relic of the medieval city of Jahanpanah is a quiet oasis in the middle of New Delhi.

This colorful colonial neighborhood in Panjim is one of the only Latin Quarters in Asia.

One man single-handedly dug a road right through a mountain after his wife died due to its interference.

This ancient fortress was once the setting for a strange battle won with the help of a lizard.

This fortress played a key role in the battle that would ultimately give rise to the Maratha Empire.

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

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

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

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

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

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