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

This cupola was once seen as an architectural disaster.

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

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

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

An eighth-century rock-cut cave temple in the middle of Pune.

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

This wonderland of ancient temples has been recently painstakingly reconstructed.

Worlds' largest inhabited river island.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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