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The Kaveri River cuts through the rocky terrain then drops off to form these misty falls.

Inside the dome of this gigantic, Saturn-shaped building is one of the largest planetariums in Asia.

Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

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

India’s only Brain Museum displays over 200 fascinating ways that your brain might kill you.

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.

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

Old and brave breed of warhorses known for their elegant, curved ears.

This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.

This 16th-century mosque is the hallmark of the African architectural legacy in India.

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

This small cafe aims to empower acid attack victims and stop violence against women in India.

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

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

These medieval funerary monuments are now home to a colony of critically endangered vultures.

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

An architectural marvel that dates back to the zenith of Indian architecture.

This ancient goddess temple inspired the design of India’s Parliament House.

15 monolithic temples emulate an eroding sand castle.

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

At this sweet shop, the descendants of a royal chef serve up the fudge-like dessert his ancestor invented for a king.

This magnificent 18th-century hall consists of a maze of nearly a thousand interconnected passages.

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