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Mumbai, India

The Lion & Tiger Statues

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

Mahadji Shinde Chhatri

A magnificent work of architecture designed to honor a former military leader.
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Kishanpur, India

Siliserh Lake

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

Thirparappu Waterfalls

A handmade waterfall in Kanyakumari.
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Chennai, India

Fort St. George

The first English fort built in India.
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Kuttikkanam, India

Ammachi Kottaram

A former palace designed for the consorts of the Travancore royal dynasty.
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Nagpur, India

Karpur Baoli

Locals say the water level in this 1,200-year-old tank never goes down.
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Kolkata, India

Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth

This historic complex is home to the oldest Christian grave in Kolkata, India.
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Morena, India

Bateshwar Temple Complex

This wonderland of ancient temples has been recently painstakingly reconstructed.
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Mahendragarh, India

Mukundpura Baoli

This diminutive yet beautiful local stepwell once yielded enough water to irrigate the lush fields of the village.
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Kolkata, India

Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary

Kolkata’s only Portuguese church has a curious link with chickens.
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Datia, India

Datia Palace

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

Raniji ki Baori

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

Ujala Baoli

This magical and eccentric stepwell is a hidden treasure within the ancient fort city of Mandu.
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Gwalior, India

Sasbahu Temples

A pair of nearly 1,000-year-old temples profusely covered in meticulous stone carvings.
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Kanadukathan, India

The Mansions of Kanadukathan

A collection of crumbling mansions stand as a reminder of a more prosperous time in this Indian village.
Mumbai, India

Kwan Kung Temple

The only Chinese temple in Mumbai.
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Jajepura, India

Chambal River

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.
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Narlai, India

Narlai Stepwell

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

San Thome Basilica

This Gothic-style church is reputedly built atop the remains of one of Jesus's apostles.
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Mumbai, India

Tower of Silence in Mumbai

A Zoroastrian funerary tower where excarnation rituals are carried out is threatened by the area's dwindling vulture population.
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Gundisar, India

Marwari Horses

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

Marble Palace

This lavish estate recalls the opulent history of Calcutta.
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Manipur, India

Loktak Lake

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