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100 Places

Ellora Caves

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.

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The Blue City of Jodhpur

Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.

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Shatrunjaya Hill

A mecca for India's Jains.

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Rajsamand, India

The Great Wall of India

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

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Hampi

The remains of what was, not so long ago, the world's largest city.

Junagadh, India

Mahabat Maqbara

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

Ajanta Caves

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

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Chittorgarh, India

Hill Forts of Rajasthan

A complex of six forts embedded in the Rajasthan hills.

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Rani Ki Vav

This magnificent stepwell is designed as an inverted temple and adorned with 1,500 sculptures.

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Bhangarh, India

Bhangarh Fort

This abandoned fort is said to be the most haunted place in India, so much so that entry is prohibited after sunset.

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Bhimashankar, India

India's Giant Technicolor Squirrels

These particularly resplendent rodents are the state animal of Maharashtra.

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Gharapuri, India

Elephanta Caves

An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.

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Chittorgarh, India

Chittorgarh Fort

A former bastion of Rajput chivalry, this massive hill fort is the site of legend and tragedy.

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Mahila Baag Jhalra

Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.

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Mysore Palace

Modest by day, illuminated majestically at sunset.

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Mehrangarh Fort

This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.

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Sangtoli, India

Kalavantin Durg

A centuries-old lookout post still sits atop a natural stone spire.

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Stepped Tanks of Hampi

The ancient water tanks remain some of the ruined city’s most beautiful architecture.

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Jaisalmer, India

Jaisalmer Fort

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

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Ruins of Mandu

A centuries-old fortress city lies in ruin.

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Murud Janjira fort

A nearly unconquerable island-fort in the Indian Ocean.

Vijayapura, India

Gol Gumbaz

This 17th-century mausoleum is topped with an acoustic marvel.

Kolukkumalai Tea Estate

At 8,000 feet, the world's highest tea estate draws visitors for both its products and its panoramic views.

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Adalaj Ni Vav

A deeply beautiful 15th-century stepwell with a tragic story.

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Ranthambhore Fort, India

Ranthambore Fort

The evocative ruins of a 1,000-year-old hill fort lie within a popular tiger reserve.

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Sati Handprints

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

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Neemrana, India

Neemrana Baori

This abandoned stepwell is one of the largest, deepest, and certainly one of the creepiest in India.

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Mahakali Caves

Nineteen ancient rock-cut Buddhist caves can be found on the outskirts of Mumbai.

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Aurangabad, India

Bibi Ka Maqbara

Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.

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New Delhi, India

Sulabh Museum of Toilets

Made by a man on a worldwide sanitation crusade.

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Guru Sweet Mart

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

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Modhera Sun Temple

An architectural marvel that dates back to the zenith of Indian architecture.

Booluvampatti, India

The Adiyogi Shiva Statue

The world's largest bust sculpture celebrates the Hindu deity, Shiva.

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Anjuna Flea Market

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

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Bylakuppe, India

Bylakuppe

The world's largest Tibetan refugee settlement.

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Pushkar Brahma Temple

There are millions of temples in India, but only one prominent temple dedicated to the Hindu creator god.

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Amber Fort

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

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Antilia

World's most expensive home.

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Mahabaleshwar, India

Pratapgad Fort

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

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Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

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Ahmedabad, India

Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

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

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Panna Miyah ka Kund

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

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Gundisar, India

Marwari Horses

Old and brave breed of warhorses known for their elegant, curved ears.

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Buldhana, India

Lonar Lake

This rare basalt crater lake is used to study the Moon and Mars.

Monsoon Palace

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

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Narlai Stepwell

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

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Gilbert Hill

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

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Thoptewadi, India

Sinhagad Fortress

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

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