An old curiosity shop holds on to a centuries-old tradition of manually-distilled rose water.

A Zoroastrian funerary tower where excarnation rituals are carried out is threatened by the area's dwindling vulture population.

The village where the park and museum are located is also the third-biggest hatchery of dinosaurs discovered.

Scholar, adventurer, saint, and instigator of the Goa Inquisition.

This precariously balanced boulder is said to be a hunk of stolen butter dropped by the gods.

Tucked in Mumbai’s wealthiest neighborhood is one of the city’s oldest and most sacred sites: a temple complex believed to house the waters of the Ganges.

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

A 66-million-year-old rock formation stands tall over Mumbai, offering stellar city views.

This Gothic-style church is reputedly built atop the remains of one of Jesus's apostles.

This fortress played a key role in the battle that would ultimately give rise to the Maratha Empire.

There are millions of temples in India, but only one prominent temple dedicated to the Hindu creator god.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

Nineteen ancient rock-cut Buddhist caves can be found on the outskirts of Mumbai.

Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.

The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.

An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

The place of worship for Zoroastrians, Mumbai's Parsi fire temples use fire and ash for purification.

World's most expensive home.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

A palatial sculpture park was built illegally and in secret by a self-taught artist over 36 years.