This impressive clifftop temple was once at the center of an international custody dispute.

Dedicated to the life of a brave woman soldier.

An architectural marvel that combines Gothic architecture with Indian elements.

A heritage structure designed in 1882 honors a Parsi philanthropist.

Constructed in 1923, this is one of several heritage drinking fountains across Mumbai.

Mumbai's angel.

The octagonal tower at this important Buddhist site was added many years after the temple's initial construction.

A bulky, ancient stupa marks the site of Siddhartha Gautama's seminal Buddhist teaching.

An unassuming tomb houses an important milestone in Indian architectural history.

Also known as the "Red Taj Mahal."

World's most expensive home.

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

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

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

Limestone outcrop decorated with a large laser engraving of the Buddha.

Thailand's country villages continue the tradition of gong-making, and invite visitors to watch the process.

Its tremendous toad is actually a five-story museum and viewing platform.

Bizarre dirt trail winds a narrow path above the tree line.

A meditative walk up 353 stairs leads to a majestic white Buddha overlooking Pai.

This serene bamboo walkway allows Buddhist monks from remote temples access to the nearby village.

This Khmer-era temple includes a lintel that was stolen and displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago for years before returning to Thailand.

This museum has a most unusual location: inside a giant, three-headed elephant.

One of Ayutthaya’s most iconic locations is a mysterious, hauntingly surreal miracle.

At the right time of day, sunlight floods through the roof of this cave and illuminates the small pavilion hidden within.