The only Chinese temple in Mumbai.

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

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

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

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.

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

Eternal flame said to be a Hindu Goddesses fiery tounge.

This ruined relic of the medieval city of Jahanpanah is a quiet oasis in the middle of New Delhi.

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

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

Many Hindus make the long pilgrimage to this holy city to have their remains burned on the banks of the Ganges River.

In Mumbai, a bright blue synagogue is the largest one for the Baghdadi Jewish community in Asia.

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

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.

The Kaveri River cuts through the rocky terrain then drops off to form these misty falls.

The largest freshwater lake in northeast India is also the only floating national park in the world.

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

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

This 11th-century temple gave rise to the word "juggernaut," as well as some mysteries that defy scientific explanation.

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.

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

Known as the leaning temple, the sacred structure has somehow developed a severe nine-degree slant.

This ancient goddess temple inspired the design of India’s Parliament House.

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