Places scheung Wants to Go

The second-longest continuous wall on the planet protects a hidden secret in the deserts of India.

A mecca for India's Jains.

This otherworldly palace-mausoleum complex is the stuff eternal dreams are made of.

This complex of vertically-excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India's Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

Thousands of exquisitely carved stone water storage wells, hundreds of stone steps fill this exquisite medieval stepwell.

Only the foundation remains of the rest stop building that was hit by three large tsunami waves, killing 47 visitors.

A neglected bell tower in modern Colombo is a symbol of the city's colonial past.

Beautiful and terrifying masks displayed in the island’s only mask library.

Why is there a vintage Rolls Royce in this Buddhist temple?

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

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

This fort dates back to 1588 and was colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English and sits prominently on the Indian Ocean where azure water lap the coast.

Does this 10-foot-tall statue carved into a rock face depict a king afflicted by a skin condition or a Buddhist figure?

This enigmatic stone pool is all that remains of an ancient palace.

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

This Colombo wetland is an unlikely wildlife haven just outside the capital city.

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

This Sri Lankan cemetery is the final resting place of sci-fi legend Sir Arthur C. Clarke.

The first and only planetarium in Sri Lanka.

This peaceful, round shrine in the middle of the Sri Lankan jungle acts as a beacon of peace.

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

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