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

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

An ancient wall in the shadows of the Amber Castle.

This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

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

India’s largest inland salt lake, whose blinding white salt flats create one of the most surreal landscapes in the Thar Desert.

Also known as the "Red Taj Mahal."

Dedicated to the life of a brave woman soldier.

This small cafe aims to empower acid attack victims and stop violence against women in India.

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

This pilgrimage site was built to honor an incarnation of Buddha who sacrificed himself to save a tiger and her two cubs.

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

Adjacent to Narayanhiti Palace, this park commemorates those who fought in Nepal's civil war.

The courtyard of this palace was the site of the worst slaughter of sitting royals in recorded history.

This elegant neoclassical garden is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the Nepalese capital.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

This religious site features Nepal’s largest statue of Buddha.

Hiding in plain sight near Kathmandu’s government center is a giant mandala that has become a locus for political protest.

This is one of the last surviving structures of a once vast palace complex.

A museum with a window view of the Himalayas and an on-site climbing wall.

Feast your eyes upon hundreds of Nepal's native butterflies and moths.

Lake Phewa is home to the only island temple in Nepal.