This Buddhist monastery once housed an image of Buddha containing a 19-carat diamond.

The second largest reclining Buddha in the world got "lost" for over 120 years.

The world's largest reclining Buddha, the Giant Buddha of Mudon.

A series of tiny artificial islands rich with produce bob atop the surface of the lake.

A grand example of 19th century Burmese teak architecture, and the most significant of Mandalay's historic buildings.

These serpents are considered holy and pampered accordingly.

Myanmar's Mount Olympus atop a 2,500-foot volcanic plug.

The oldest teak bridge in the world is made from the remains of a royal palace.

This golden temple is surrounded by hundreds of stone tablets that comprise the "world's largest book."

Luxurious devotion and 500,000 images of Buddha in Myanmar.

This gem-encrusted temple is said to contain some of the Buddha's hair which can make the deaf hear and the blind see.

Caves full of Buddhist statues, incredible rock formations and a deserted lagoon.

A precariously perched golden rock defies gravity and brings pilgrims from across Myanmar.

Over 2,000 ancient temples dot the Myanmar landscape at the site of this famed archaeological site.

A grand imperial capital left to fall into magnificent ruin.

Gigantic unfinished stupa and the world's 2nd largest bell.

The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

Everything from a plane to your own two feet are needed to reach this jungle resort.

Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.

Named after the Goddess of Harvests, Annapurna is the deadliest member of the Eight-thousanders club.

A Himalayan monastery claims to have a piece of a centuries-old abominable snowman.