Places pleiades Wants to Go

At this unique temple in Darjeeling, Hindu and Buddhist practices co-exist harmoniously.

This magical and eccentric stepwell is a hidden treasure within the ancient fort city of Mandu.

India’s only Brain Museum displays over 200 fascinating ways that your brain might kill you.

These medieval funerary monuments are now home to a colony of critically endangered vultures.

15 monolithic temples emulate an eroding sand castle.

This 40-meter waterfall of light graces one of the most iconic stations in the Madrid metro network.

A statue commemorating a beloved stray dog who was adopted by the entire neighborhood where he lived.

A beautiful but toxic fountain of mercury.

A magical work of architecture where a wind turbine enables monks to levitate.

A massive underground palace containing a colossal reclining Buddha statue and the only Buddha parietal bone relic in the world.

Two alleyways in Suzhou Old Town offer a slice of life in Shanghai's French Concession, and served as a private home-away-from-home for one of 1920s Shanghai’s most infamous gangsters

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

This 17th-century mausoleum is topped with an acoustic marvel.

This abandoned stepwell is one of the largest, deepest, and certainly one of the creepiest in India.

The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.

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

The largest tiger reserve in India is a vast expanse dotted with ancient ruins of Nagarjuna Viswa Vidyalayam.

The ancient water tanks remain some of the ruined city’s most beautiful architecture.

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.

The world's largest secondhand book market is a haven for bibliophiles and bargain hunters.

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.

This abandoned fort is said to be the most haunted place in India, so much so that entry is prohibited after sunset.

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.