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This hidden Sufi cemetery is a spiritual monument for India's third gender community.

A favorite haunt of Delhi's politicos and intellectuals, this old-school coffee shop was shut down under Indira Gandhi's Emergency.

This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.

Nestled among the artifacts of the National Crafts Museum, this hidden gem offers hard-to-find regional foods from all over India.

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

This life-size monument honors the legacy of a famous literary feline.

Sister store to the Echo Park Time Travel Store.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

This organization has been at the forefront of empowering Nepali women through art.

This hand-built lake system has become a haven for birds.

Designed to honor the birthplace of Buddha.

This structure, built more than 60 years ago to manage devastating seasonal floods, is known to attract a rare species of freshwater dolphin.

One of the largest pagodas in Nepal is a 13th century testament to regional craftsmanship.

The site where Sakyamuni Buddha first met his father after achieving enlightenment.

Adjacent to Narayanhiti Palace, this park commemorates those who fought in Nepal's civil war.

An ancient art form is kept alive in this corner of Nepal.

This memorial honors a village that was destroyed during a 2015 earthquake.

This twisty section of highway in the Himalayan foothills is lined with thousands of small mirrors.

Hiding in plain sight near Kathmandu’s government center is a giant mandala that has become a locus for political protest.

This secluded museum beats the drum for the preservation of Nepal's musical heritage.

This park is the prime habitat for Nepal’s Bengal tigers.

This institution honors Nepal’s most storied warriors.

Nepal is home to the world’s tallest Shiva statue.