Places Aksel Wants to Go

The world's largest natural arch was forgotten for over 50 years after its discovery.

A place as enchanting as the journey to reach it is harrowing.

Tibetan-influenced mountain fortress in Northern Pakistan.

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

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

Space-age minarets towering over Islamabad.

A deeply beautiful 15th-century stepwell with a tragic story.

This restaurant is proud to be built atop a burial ground.

This magical place built as an astronomical center starred as a James Bond villain's lair.

A former bastion of Rajput chivalry, this massive hill fort is the site of legend and tragedy.

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

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

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

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

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

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

This abandoned fort is said to be the most haunted place in India, so much so that entry is prohibited after sunset.

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

15 monolithic temples emulate an eroding sand castle.

Eternal flame said to be a Hindu Goddesses fiery tounge.

Remote town home to Himachalis, Israelis, and tons of hashish.

This hilltop warren of monastic dwellings is the result of centuries worth of Mongol attacks.