Mandu, India
Ruins of Mandu
A centuries-old fortress city lies in ruin.
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Mandu, India
A centuries-old fortress city lies in ruin.
Ranthambhore Fort, India
The evocative ruins of a 1,000-year-old hill fort lie within a popular tiger reserve.
Vijayapura, India
This 17th-century mausoleum is topped with an acoustic marvel.
Deshnok, India
Deep in the Thar desert, a temple crawling with thousands of holy rats.
Adalaj, India
A deeply beautiful 15th-century stepwell with a tragic story.
Raigad, India
A nearly unconquerable island-fort in the Indian Ocean.
Udimalla, India
The largest tiger reserve in India is a vast expanse dotted with ancient ruins of Nagarjuna Viswa Vidyalayam.
Modhera, India
An architectural marvel that dates back to the zenith of Indian architecture.
New Delhi, India
The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.
Hampi, India
The ancient water tanks remain some of the ruined city’s most beautiful architecture.
Jaisalmer, India
The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.
New Delhi, India
This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.
Jodhpur, India
This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.
Sangtoli, India
A centuries-old lookout post still sits atop a natural stone spire.
Kolkata, India
An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis.
Chhatarpur, India
Temples adorned with intricate, erotic sculptures make up one of the "seven wonders" of India.
Bommayapalayam, India
This experimental utopian "city of the future" in rural India may hold a dark secret.
Chittorgarh, India
A former bastion of Rajput chivalry, this massive hill fort is the site of legend and tragedy.
Dhar Lama Chung Chung, India
This hilltop warren of monastic dwellings is the result of centuries worth of Mongol attacks.
Jodhpur, India
Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.
Patan, India
This magnificent stepwell is designed as an inverted temple and adorned with 1,500 sculptures.
Gharapuri, India
An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.
Madurai, India
This ancient Hindu temple is covered in thousands of colorful statues and has a long mythological history.
Bhangarh, India
This abandoned fort is said to be the most haunted place in India, so much so that entry is prohibited after sunset.