Only the foundation remains of the rest stop building that was hit by three large tsunami waves, killing 47 visitors.

A neglected bell tower in modern Colombo is a symbol of the city's colonial past.

This space rocket-like Buddhist stupa sits atop two giant arches and can be seen from out at sea.

A Sri Lankan tea factory's ironic take on the Los Angeles landmark.

This site was once the religious, cultural, and trade center of Sri Lanka.

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

This peaceful, round shrine in the middle of the Sri Lankan jungle acts as a beacon of peace.

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

An ancient temple to the Hindu god Shiva surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery.

This elaborate temple was built around one of the Buddha's teeth.

Once thought to be the Garden of Eden it holds a holy footprint claimed to belong to Adam, Buddha and Shiva.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

The stone statue that gave Elephanta Island its name now stands within the premises of a museum in Mumbai

An architectural marvel that combines Gothic architecture with Indian elements.

Tucked in Mumbai’s wealthiest neighborhood is one of the city’s oldest and most sacred sites: a temple complex believed to house the waters of the Ganges.

An unassuming residential square in the oldest area of Pune is believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited part of the city.

A sprawling park in the middle of Pune feels like a magical, enchanted forest from a fairy tale.

Spread across an area of 20,000 square feet, the grand mansion is a fine example of Peshwa architecture.

Believed to be the largest Japanese garden in the world outside of Japan.

Pune's oldest ice cream parlor serves scoops in flavors like lemongrass.

An eighth-century rock-cut cave temple in the middle of Pune.

A stunning fusion of Ottoman and Fatimid architectural styles.