Kathmandu, Nepal
The Pashupatinath Temple
The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.
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Kathmandu, Nepal
The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.
Kathmandu, Nepal
This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.
Bhaktapur, Nepal
Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.
Kathmandu, Nepal
Nailing a coin to this holy stump is just another way to ask the gods for relief from dental pain.
Kathmandu, Nepal
This elegant neoclassical garden is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the Nepalese capital.
Kathmandu, Nepal
One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.
Kathmandu, Nepal
Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Why is there a vintage Rolls Royce in this Buddhist temple?
Colombo, Sri Lanka
This space rocket-like Buddhist stupa sits atop two giant arches and can be seen from out at sea.
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.
Kandy, Sri Lanka
This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.
Rochor, Sri Lanka
Once thought to be the Garden of Eden it holds a holy footprint claimed to belong to Adam, Buddha and Shiva.
New Delhi, India
This ruined relic of the medieval city of Jahanpanah is a quiet oasis in the middle of New Delhi.
Bundi, India
A small town in Rajasthan has been dubbed the "City of Stepwells," and Raniji ki Baori is the queen.
New Delhi, India
The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.
Mahabalipuram, India
This precariously balanced boulder is said to be a hunk of stolen butter dropped by the gods.
Jodhpur, India
Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.
Orchha, India
These medieval funerary monuments are now home to a colony of critically endangered vultures.
Kanyakumari, India
This bright pink Gandhi memorial was built so that sunshine hits a specific spot on his birthday.
Puri, India
This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.
Mahabalipuram, India
Picnic on the seashore in the footsteps of ancient kings, protected by giant mythical cat beasts.
Ranthambhore Fort, India
The evocative ruins of a 1,000-year-old hill fort lie within a popular tiger reserve.