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Dhangadhi, Nepal

Aircrafts Museum

Nepal's first aviation museum found a logical home in the most unexpected place.
Added by chrisheck1
Chamoli, India

Nanda Devi

One of the tallest mountains in India was closed for years after a botched CIA mission.
Added by Jens Midthun
Gundisar, India

Marwari Horses

Old and brave breed of warhorses known for their elegant, curved ears.
Allison Added by Allison
Ranthambhore Fort, India

Ranthambore Fort

The evocative ruins of a 1,000-year-old hill fort lie within a popular tiger reserve.
mariellen Added by mariellen
Jajepura, India

Chambal River

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.
mariellen Added by mariellen
Mitaoli, India

Chausath Yogini Temple

This ancient goddess temple inspired the design of India’s Parliament House.
mariellen Added by mariellen
Chandigarh, India

Nek Chand Saini's Rock Garden

A palatial sculpture park was built illegally and in secret by a self-taught artist over 36 years.
Added by mbison
Jaipur, India

Hanuman’s Temple

Sacred Indian temple that’s all monkey business.
atimian Added by atimian
Jaipur, India

Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan

Ornate, dome-topped cenotaphs fill this royal crematorium.
Added by Wyatt66
Jaipur, India

Jal Mahal

More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.
Chris White Added by Chris White
Bhangarh, India

Bhangarh Fort

This abandoned fort is said to be the most haunted place in India, so much so that entry is prohibited after sunset.
Added by nielscordes
Abhaneri, India

Chand Baori

Thousands of exquisitely carved stone water storage wells, hundreds of stone steps fill this exquisite medieval stepwell.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Agra, India

Sheroes' Hangout

This small cafe aims to empower acid attack victims and stop violence against women in India.
Nikki Vargas Added by Nikki Vargas
Neemrana, India

Neemrana Baori

This abandoned stepwell is one of the largest, deepest, and certainly one of the creepiest in India.
Victoria Lautman Added by Victoria Lautman
New Delhi, India

Yamuna Ghat

Ancient traditions and surreal birdwatching come into sharp relief along one of the world's most polluted rivers.
Added by anirudhavaddadi
New Delhi, India

Sulabh Museum of Toilets

Made by a man on a worldwide sanitation crusade.
serflac Added by serflac
New Delhi, India

Indian Coffee House, Connaught Place

A favorite haunt of Delhi's politicos and intellectuals, this old-school coffee shop was shut down under Indira Gandhi's Emergency.
Reina Gattuso Added by Reina Gattuso
New Delhi, India

Agrasen ki Baoli

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.
Victoria Lautman Added by Victoria Lautman
New Delhi, India

Sunderwala Burj

This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.
Amrapali Added by Amrapali
New Delhi, India

Hijron ka Khanqah

This hidden Sufi cemetery is a spiritual monument for India's third gender community.
Kerry Wolfe Added by Kerry Wolfe