Places megankass Wants to Go

An ancient curse kept humans from living on the water, and now it's brimming with rare wildlife and is one of the most pristine rivers in India.

The largest freshwater lake in northeast India is also the only floating national park in the world.

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

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

A magical expanse of colorful street murals lies hidden within the quiet neighborhood.

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

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.

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

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

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

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

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

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

The world's largest bust sculpture celebrates the Hindu deity, Shiva.

This once-controversial and slightly confusing statue of Achilles was built out of captured cannons.

Made by a man on a worldwide sanitation crusade.

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

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

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

The evocative ruins of a 1,000-year-old hill fort lie within a popular tiger reserve.

An ancient hotspot for spotting schools of fish.

A museum and gardens with unusual plants and a history of progressive programming for the blind.

A deeply beautiful 15th-century stepwell with a tragic story.

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