A centuries-old shrine where Indians pray for U.S. visas.

This small and unknown museum recounts the life of Mirabai, a remarkable mystic saint of the 16th century.

A collection of crumbling mansions stand as a reminder of a more prosperous time in this Indian village.

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

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

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

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

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.

Picnic on the seashore in the footsteps of ancient kings, protected by giant mythical cat beasts.

World's tallest monolithic statue has served as a pilgrimage site since its completion in 993 CE.

Time has stopped at the house where Gandhi died.

Miraculous vase predicts the future at this Tibetan Buddhist site in the Himalayas.

The abandoned site of the Beatles spiritual awakening and subsequent revolt.

Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

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

Bold contestants slide in a rice paddy behind two charging bulls.

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

The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.

Fifteen Jodhpur queens left their handprints before going to their fiery death.

At 8,000 feet, the world's highest tea estate draws visitors for both its products and its panoramic views.

An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis.

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

Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.