Allahabad, India
The Triveni Sangam
The world's largest human gathering is held at the confluence of three sacred rivers, one of which is mythical.
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Allahabad, India
The world's largest human gathering is held at the confluence of three sacred rivers, one of which is mythical.
Aurangabad, India
Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.
Verul, India
This complex of vertically-excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India's Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.
Ajanta, India
Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.
Balaghat, India
This reserve is the only place in the world where you can see the Barasingha swamp deer in the wild.
Junagadh, India
This otherworldly palace-mausoleum complex is the stuff eternal dreams are made of.
Derawar, Pakistan
Massive fortress bastions in the desert of Cholistan.
Fatehpur Sikri, India
An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.
Rajsamand, India
The second-longest continuous wall on the planet protects a hidden secret in the deserts of India.
Chittorgarh, India
A complex of six forts embedded in the Rajasthan hills.
Mandu, India
This magical and eccentric stepwell is a hidden treasure within the ancient fort city of Mandu.
Bundi, India
A small town in Rajasthan has been dubbed the "City of Stepwells," and Raniji ki Baori is the queen.
St. Augustine, Florida
A luxurious 1880s hotel with its fair share of Tiffany stained glass, Edison electricity, and of course, ghosts.
Jaipur, India
The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.
Ranthambhore Fort, India
The evocative ruins of a 1,000-year-old hill fort lie within a popular tiger reserve.
Ardales, Spain
Spanning the El Chorro gorge, this pathway used to be one of the most dangerous crossings in the world.
Kolkata, India
The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.
Kolkata, India
An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis.
Chhatarpur, India
Temples adorned with intricate, erotic sculptures make up one of the "seven wonders" of India.
Howrah, India
A single tree's 2,800 aerial roots give the appearance of a complete forest.
Chandigarh, India
A palatial sculpture park was built illegally and in secret by a self-taught artist over 36 years.
Cherrapunjee, India
Centuries-old bridges grown from tangled roots.