Places aemem Wants to Go

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

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

The world's largest Tibetan refugee settlement.

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

World's most expensive home.

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

The world's largest banyan tree is followed by a community of worshippers.

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

There are millions of temples in India, but only one prominent temple dedicated to the Hindu creator god.

The world's largest bust sculpture celebrates the Hindu deity, Shiva.

This weekly bazaar started in the 1960s as a way for hippie travelers to barter their goods.

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

The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.

The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.

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

Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.

15 monolithic temples emulate an eroding sand castle.

The abandoned site of the Beatles spiritual awakening and subsequent revolt.

At this sweet shop, the descendants of a royal chef serve up the fudge-like dessert his ancestor invented for a king.

An architectural marvel that dates back to the zenith of Indian architecture.

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

This abandoned stepwell is one of the largest, deepest, and certainly one of the creepiest in India.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

Nineteen ancient rock-cut Buddhist caves can be found on the outskirts of Mumbai.