A complex of ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves with a large, well preserved prayer hall.

This 18th-century complex has served as a mosque, mausoleum, and one of the largest caravanserais in India.

These fascinating 19th-century tombs in the center of Pune belong to Europeans who lived in the city in that era.

An architectural marvel that combines Gothic architecture with Indian elements.

In an arid region, this beautiful lake in the Aravalli hills is an unexpected delight.

These animal carvings stand as a representation of India and Britain.

The first English fort built in India.

A centuries-old Hindu cave temple is tucked away in a quiet suburb.

An astounding 13th-century architectural and historical achievement

A bulky, ancient stupa marks the site of Siddhartha Gautama's seminal Buddhist teaching.

An eighth-century rock-cut cave temple in the middle of Pune.

A peculiar idol to the Hindu King of Ghosts demands fine leather footwear in exchange for warding off evil.

Built in a perfect square, this archaeological site is one of the largest and best preserved ancient fortifications in India.

Liquor and flowers mark a holy site for Indian motorcycle riders.

One-room museum dedicated to India's most enigmatic mathematician.

This wonderland of ancient temples has been recently painstakingly reconstructed.

This overlooked Japanese Buddhist temple is a respite from the bustle of Kolkata.

A fresco in this magnificent palace is said to have been the first depiction of the Taj Mahal's design.

One man single-handedly dug a road right through a mountain after his wife died due to its interference.

This 15th-century mosque is a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture.

An effigy of the deity emerges from a temple's water every 40 years.

This deserted palace is one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture in India.

A village in India with a mysteriously high number of twins.

This reserve is the only place in the world where you can see the Barasingha swamp deer in the wild.