The mortal remains of an estimated 70,000 people lie in the basement of a monastery in Lima, Peru.

A remote candy-striped mountain in the Peruvian Andes straight out of the pages of Dr. Seuss.

Keshwa chaca, among the last handwoven Incan bridges, crosses Apurimac Canyon in Peru.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

Home of the "true" equator.

The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.

Ecuador's largest Incan ruins show evidence of sophisticated irrigation and diplomacy among the ancient builders.

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

These bridges were designed to guide the soul on its spiritual journey to heaven.

Also known as the "Red Taj Mahal."

No cyclone yet has been able to topple this rugged Indian lighthouse.

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

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

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

The tallest statue in the world is twice the height of the Statue of Liberty.

Inside the dome of this gigantic, Saturn-shaped building is one of the largest planetariums in Asia.

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

The world's largest human gathering is held at the confluence of three sacred rivers, one of which is mythical.

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

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.

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

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

Hidden in the rain-forests of Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India lies the village of Ziro, home to the Apatanis.

Eternal flame said to be a Hindu Goddesses fiery tounge.