Places Sputnicktatorship Wants to Go

On the Pakistan-India border the militaries perform an elaborate theater of aggression each and every night.

A small town in Rajasthan has been dubbed the "City of Stepwells," and Raniji ki Baori is the queen.

Scholar, adventurer, saint, and instigator of the Goa Inquisition.

Inside a beautiful Indian temple is a seemingly magical floating pillar that doesn't touch the ground.

An ancient curse kept humans from living on the water, and now it's brimming with rare wildlife and is one of the most pristine rivers in India.

This precariously balanced boulder is said to be a hunk of stolen butter dropped by the gods.

Megalithic monuments resembling magic mushrooms.

A collection of crumbling mansions stand as a reminder of a more prosperous time in this Indian village.

One of the tallest mountains in India was closed for years after a botched CIA mission.

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

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

This ancient fortress was once the setting for a strange battle won with the help of a lizard.

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

A 66-million-year-old rock formation stands tall over Mumbai, offering stellar city views.

This bright pink Gandhi memorial was built so that sunshine hits a specific spot on his birthday.

This Gothic-style church is reputedly built atop the remains of one of Jesus's apostles.

This magical place built as an astronomical center starred as a James Bond villain's lair.

Eternal flame said to be a Hindu Goddesses fiery tounge.

This ethereal, rainforest-like gorge is home to waterfalls, quaint bridges, and fairy folk.

Designed to serve primarily the Maharaja, this is an interesting variation on the traditional stepped well.

This fortress played a key role in the battle that would ultimately give rise to the Maratha Empire.

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.

This 16th-century mosque is the hallmark of the African architectural legacy in India.

A once-stately trading fort is now a ruin slowly being consumed by the sea.