Kolkata, India
College Street
The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Kolkata, India
The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.
Vijayapura, India
This 17th-century mausoleum is topped with an acoustic marvel.
Raigad, India
A nearly unconquerable island-fort in the Indian Ocean.
Jaisalmer, India
The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.
Sangtoli, India
A centuries-old lookout post still sits atop a natural stone spire.
Jodhpur, India
This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.
Kolkata, India
An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis.
Mysore, India
Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.
Mayang, India
The Indian capital of black magic and witchcraft.
Chhatarpur, India
Temples adorned with intricate, erotic sculptures make up one of the "seven wonders" of India.
Jodhpur, India
Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.
Amritsar, India
This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.
Madurai, India
This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.
Chittorgarh, India
A former bastion of Rajput chivalry, this massive hill fort is the site of legend and tragedy.
Bhangarh, India
This abandoned fort is said to be the most haunted place in India, so much so that entry is prohibited after sunset.
Gharapuri, India
An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.
Chittorgarh, India
A complex of six forts embedded in the Rajasthan hills.
Jaipur, India
The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.
Howrah, India
A single tree's 2,800 aerial roots give the appearance of a complete forest.
Chandigarh, India
A palatial sculpture park was built illegally and in secret by a self-taught artist over 36 years.
Junagadh, India
This otherworldly palace-mausoleum complex is the stuff eternal dreams are made of.
Hampi, India
The remains of what was, not so long ago, the world's largest city.
Devon, England
An allegorical statue of a giant pregnant woman representing justice and truth.
Middlesbrough, England
Built in 1911, the Tees Transporter Bridge is one of only six transporter bridges still in operation.