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

Ancient traditions and surreal birdwatching come into sharp relief along one of the world's most polluted rivers.

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

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

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.

Eternal flame said to be a Hindu Goddesses fiery tounge.

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

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

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

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

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.

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

15 monolithic temples emulate an eroding sand castle.

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

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.

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

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

A centuries-old fortress city lies in ruin.