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

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

Ancient traditions and surreal birdwatching come into sharp relief along one of the world's most polluted rivers.

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

Bold contestants slide in a rice paddy behind two charging bulls.

15 monolithic temples emulate an eroding sand castle.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

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

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

A centuries-old fortress city lies in ruin.

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.

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.

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

This hilltop warren of monastic dwellings is the result of centuries worth of Mongol attacks.

A complex of six forts embedded in the Rajasthan hills.

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

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

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

A single tree's 2,800 aerial roots give the appearance of a complete forest.