This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

The original goat tower, the one that started it all.

Despite many attempts to finish this overpass, it has been abandoned since the 1970s.

This Jewish bakery, among the last in the region, sells legendary sweets from a century-old storefront.

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

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

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

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

This complex of vertically-excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India's Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.

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

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

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

This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.

The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.

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.

The potters' quarter is packed with artists sculpting clay gods with mud from the sacred Ganges river.

Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.

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

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

This sheep farm has been forever transformed since being built for “The Hobbit” film series.

Tubing through a cave lit with glowworms is a magical underground experience.

Dolphins, ancient clams and hundreds of waterfalls make this one of the world's top tourist destinations.