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Strange, gentle beasts resembling goat-cow hybrids roam within this patch of forest.

This giant Buddha statue has 125,000 smaller Buddhas hidden inside it.

The small sanctuaries lie just off the beaten path near one of Bhutan's most famous attractions.

The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an 8th-century Buddhist master.

This historic square in Nepal is home to temples dating back to the third century.

The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.

Nailing a coin to this holy stump is just another way to ask the gods for relief from dental pain.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.

Former host to the World Elephant Polo Championships.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

Towering at a height of over 30 meters, this turn-of-the-18th-century landmark is the tallest temple in Nepal.

Jumping-off point for a climb up Mt. Everest is the most dangerous airport in the world.

Last stop before the top of the highest peak in the world.

A Himalayan monastery claims to have a piece of a centuries-old abominable snowman.

Named after the Goddess of Harvests, Annapurna is the deadliest member of the Eight-thousanders club.

This remote Himalayan temple is in danger of being completely washed away by a melting glacier.

The world's seventh-largest coral reef contains an incredible amount of biodiversity.

Bioluminescence in the reefs of the Maldives causes the sea to glow like a starry night sky.

This peaceful sanctuary is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo.

The first and only planetarium in Sri Lanka.

Pettah's beautiful floating market was once a stinky canal in a sketchy industrial area.

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

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

This palatial, 99-doored Colonial mansion is a marvel of architectural fusion.