The clock tower is a prominent landmark in the bustling commercial hub in the heart of Jodhpur, showcasing intricate architecture and cultural significance.

An ancient wall in the shadows of the Amber Castle.

The ruins of a medieval citadel believed to be haunted by a ministry of wish-granting djinns.

The octagonal tower at this important Buddhist site was added many years after the temple's initial construction.

A bulky, ancient stupa marks the site of Siddhartha Gautama's seminal Buddhist teaching.

At this unique temple in Darjeeling, Hindu and Buddhist practices co-exist harmoniously.

Known as the wettest place on earth.

On the Pakistan-India border the militaries perform an elaborate theater of aggression each and every night.

Over 3 miles up in the Himalayas this pass is one of the highest drivable roads in the world.

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

Miraculous vase predicts the future at this Tibetan Buddhist site in the Himalayas.

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

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

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

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

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

The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.

Siddhartha Gautama sat here and received enlightenment.

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

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

Deep in the Thar desert, a temple crawling with thousands of holy rats.

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

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

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