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Paro, Bhutan

Paro Taktsang

The small cliffside monastery known as the Tiger's Nest is said to be the meditation site of an 8th-century Buddhist master.
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New Delhi, India

Smith's Folly

This cupola was once seen as an architectural disaster.
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Mumbai, India

Fort George

An 18th-century fort in the business district of Mumbai.
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Pune, India

Peshwa Museum

A former palace that showcases weapons, jewelry, clothing, furniture, musical instruments, and more from the Peshwa Era.
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Velha Goa, India

Viceroy's Arch

When new viceroys were elected, they passed through this arch to cement the title.
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Pune, India

Pataleshwar Caves

An eighth-century rock-cut cave temple in the middle of Pune.
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Velha Goa, India

Church of St. Cajetan

The last remaining colonial-era Italian church in Old Goa.
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Morena, India

Bateshwar Temple Complex

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

Majuli Island

Worlds' largest inhabited river island.
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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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Ahmedabad, India

Jama Masjid

This 15th-century mosque is a beautiful blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture.
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Nannambra, India

Village of Twins

A village in India with a mysteriously high number of twins.
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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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Chennai, India

Burma Bazaar

A gray market run by Burmese Indians offers a portal to a forgotten period in history.
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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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Kanyakumari, India

Kanyakumari Gandhi Mandapam

This bright pink Gandhi memorial was built so that sunshine hits a specific spot on his birthday.
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Hogenakkal, India

Hogenakkal Falls

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

Arq-e-Gulab

An old curiosity shop holds on to a centuries-old tradition of manually-distilled rose water.
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Palakkad, India

Bull Surfing in Kerala

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

Sheroes' Hangout

This small cafe aims to empower acid attack victims and stop violence against women in India.
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Munnar, India

Kolukkumalai Tea Estate

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

Elephanta Caves

An extraordinary "City of Caves" carved from solid stone.
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Tokyo, Japan

Hatsudai Bridge

One of the best-preserved remains of "Tokyo's lost rivers."
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Tokyo, Japan

'Fossils of the 20th Century Civilization'

Composed of scrap metal, a pair of platform-length murals chronicle Japan’s history, from the Big Bang to the development of modern Tokyo.
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