Buddhist monk remarkably preserved because he started the mummification process while still living.

On the Pakistan-India border the militaries perform an elaborate theater of aggression each and every night.

Over 3 miles up in the Himalayas this pass is one of the highest drivable roads in the world.

This magical place built as an astronomical center starred as a James Bond villain's lair.

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.

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

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

Remote town home to Himachalis, Israelis, and tons of hashish.

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

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

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.

This hilltop warren of monastic dwellings is the result of centuries worth of Mongol attacks.

A complex of six forts embedded in the Rajasthan hills.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

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

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

The ruins of a once prosperous power station have become a mouldering seaside gem.

Over 2,000 ancient temples dot the Myanmar landscape at the site of this famed archaeological site.

This unique style of bridge is the last of its kind and runs over the straightest canal in Britain.

This tower was created by the area's vicar as a shelter for exhausted travelers, complete with a fireplace and breathtaking views.