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The remains of a 37,000-year-old prehistoric society were discovered in this mammoth cave, one of the largest in Asia.

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

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

A Bohemian "anti-hotel" offers off-kilter stays in Sri Lanka.

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

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

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

These abandoned ruins in the middle of Jaffna have withstood centuries of tumultuous power struggles.

This rural Sri Lankan village hides a cluster of small, enigmatic stupas.

The potters' quarter is packed with artists sculpting clay gods with mud from the sacred Ganges river.

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

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.

An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis.

A single tree's 2,800 aerial roots give the appearance of a complete forest.

This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.

A centuries-old shrine where Indians pray for U.S. visas.

A magical expanse of colorful street murals lies hidden within the quiet neighborhood.

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

The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.

This experimental utopian "city of the future" in rural India may hold a dark secret.

At this sweet shop, the descendants of a royal chef serve up the fudge-like dessert his ancestor invented for a king.

World's tallest monolithic statue has served as a pilgrimage site since its completion in 993 CE.

This colorful colonial neighborhood in Panjim is one of the only Latin Quarters in Asia.

This weekly bazaar started in the 1960s as a way for hippie travelers to barter their goods.