Places Ryanjames Wants to Go

Visit a family-run restaurant that has been serving the epitome of soul food for more than seven decades.

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

This cupola was once seen as an architectural disaster.

On the grounds of the famous Qutab Minar lies another unfinished tower meant to be twice as tall.

This ruined relic of the medieval city of Jahanpanah is a quiet oasis in the middle of New Delhi.

Also known as the "Red Taj Mahal."

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

Fifteen Jodhpur queens left their handprints before going to their fiery death.

An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.

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

A complex of six forts embedded in the Rajasthan hills.

Temples adorned with intricate, erotic sculptures make up one of the "seven wonders" of India.

Deep in the Thar desert, a temple crawling with thousands of holy rats.

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

This North Carolina store preserves a historic moment in America's movement for racial equality.

Legend has it a commoner volunteered to be buried alive in the foundation so that the great fortress could be built.

The clock tower is a prominent landmark in the bustling commercial hub in the heart of Jodhpur, showcasing intricate architecture and cultural significance.

The ruins of a medieval citadel believed to be haunted by a ministry of wish-granting djinns.

This synagogue is the only place of worship for New Delhi’s small Jewish community.

Visit a haunted Mughal mosque and the tomb of a Sufi saint and his disciple.

Ancient traditions and surreal birdwatching come into sharp relief along one of the world's most polluted rivers.

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

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.