Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

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

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

This small cafe aims to empower acid attack victims and stop violence against women in India.

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

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.

The second-longest continuous wall on the planet protects a hidden secret in the deserts of India.

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

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

Thousands of exquisitely carved stone water storage wells, hundreds of stone steps fill this exquisite medieval stepwell.

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

India's first open-air public art district sits in the heart of the country's capital.

Time has stopped at the house where Gandhi died.

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

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

This bridge is embedded with a giant steel dragon that breathes fire from its mouth.

A horde of stray cats rule in this secluded Parisian cemetery under a bridge.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

One of Vietnam's most iconic landmarks was built by Japanese traders and is now in danger of sinking.

Giant pagoda houses the car that drove Thích Quảng Đức to his death by self-immolation.

Vietnam's largest Buddha statue depicts a female sage.

Ha Long Bay's "Cave of Surprises" houses a popular phallic rock formation.

The building features one of the last remaining free-floating spiral grand staircases in the U.S.

The spot where the two men ate together now stands enclosed in glass.