The beautifully tiled, hidden resting place of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s wet nurse, tucked away behind a bustling railway track.

Hidden among Rawalpindi’s modern buildings are the remains of dilapidated Hindu temples.

These boulders bear testimony to thousands of years of cultural exchange along this trading route.

This grand Pakistani mausoleum can only be accessed via an almost 1,000 foot long alleyway.

The third-largest replica of the Paris landmark, rising over the city’s skyline.

A breathtaking mountain peak offering panoramic Himalayan views after a scenic forest hike through pine-covered trails and flower-filled meadows.

The history of the oldest fort in Baltistan is steeped in familial rivalry and gruesome deaths.

A perfectly restored 17th-century hammam in the heart of Lahore.

Unrefined, uneven, and unstable—this is the real McCoy of Pakistani suspension bridges.

Tibetan-influenced mountain fortress in Northern Pakistan.

Just in case you need some cold cash at the top of the world.

Space-age minarets towering over Islamabad.

A mere stone's throw from Islamabad exists a spectacular display of three millennia of humanity's progress.

A 17th-century mosque that was used for war more than worship.

Known as the most dangerous bridge in the world, the Hussaini Hanging Bridge is only one of many precarious rope bridges in Northern Pakistan.

These stairs were built to accommodate royals mounted on elephants.

The world's second largest salt mine, said to have been discovered by Alexander the Great's horse.

This dazzlingly turquoise mountain lake was created in the wake of a natural disaster.

Look up as you explore Baku’s old town to find a monument to the local feline population.

The building's fluid, wavelike walls are a true feat of architectural ingenuity.

This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.

Foreign invaders almost left this lovely Caucasus palace alone—almost.

A shrine of fire worship built on top of a natural flame.

Swirling layers of white and red rock earned these mountains their festive nickname.