The ruins of an abandoned 17th-century fort that was almost completely destroyed by a fire.

The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an 8th-century Buddhist master.

This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.

Strange, gentle beasts resembling goat-cow hybrids roam within this patch of forest.

This garden is very fertile.

This giant Buddha statue has 125,000 smaller Buddhas hidden inside it.

This colorful overpass is one of Bhutan's longest suspension bridges.

This penis-focused monastery is dedicated to Buddhism's "Divine Madman."

The largest and, arguably, most scenic fortress in Bhutan.

Legend has it a sacred treasure hidden by an ancient guru was revealed with a burning butter lamp from these waters.

This Bhutanese site is one of eight sacred locales established by a revered 14th-century Buddhist master.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

This elegant neoclassical garden is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the Nepalese capital.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

The former stronghold of the Malla Dynasty has remained virtually unchanged since the 17th century.

Designed to honor the birthplace of Buddha.

This 16th-century monastery was founded to cloister the daughters of wealthy local families.

Thousands of volcanic rocks carved 1,000 years ago.

A set of ancient drawings in the desert of Peru that are so massive, many of them can only be fully seen from the sky.

An unexpected desert oasis in South America.

The highest tropical mountain range in the world is in Central Peru, home to a vast array of exotic and quirky plants and animals.

This small uninhabited island offers Galapagos-like biodiversity.