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

Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.

These medieval funerary monuments are now home to a colony of critically endangered vultures.

An abandoned settlement originally established by British colonialists in the Andaman archipelago.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.

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

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.

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

An imperial fortress city that incorporated cultural elements from the entire Mughal empire, only to be abandoned the year it was finished.

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

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

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

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

A centuries-old fortress city lies in ruin.

This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.

A nearly unconquerable island-fort in the Indian Ocean.

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

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

An eclectic mix of influences rot together in harmony in this India necropolis.

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

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

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