More than a century old, this heritage water tower is located in the middle of the high-rises of Pune.

These particularly resplendent rodents are the state animal of Maharashtra.

This archaeological site was once a grand city of the Indus Valley Civilization with a sophisticated system for conserving water.

Once where royalty entertained guests, this opulent table is now one of the longest in the world.

This remote, abandoned Soviet observatory promises spectacular views for those who can reach it.

Half-size replica of the Taj Mahal.

This complex of vertically-excavated Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monolithic temples in India's Maharashtra providence illustrates a spirit of tolerance characteristic of ancient India.

This 16th-century mosque is the hallmark of the African architectural legacy in India.

This magnificent stepwell is designed as an inverted temple and adorned with 1,500 sculptures.

A deeply beautiful 15th-century stepwell with a tragic story.

A mere stone's throw from Islamabad exists a spectacular display of three millennia of humanity's progress.

An otherwise ordinary park with a dark past.

An Indian forest is being single-handedly planted after its creator was inspired by a slither of dead snakes.

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

The village where the park and museum are located is also the third-biggest hatchery of dinosaurs discovered.

A grassroots collection showcasing personal objects of family members separated by the post-1971 border between India and Pakistan.

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

Fifteen Jodhpur queens left their handprints before going to their fiery death.

Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.

Liquor and flowers mark a holy site for Indian motorcycle riders.

This peaceful Sikh gurudwara serves around 50,000 free meals every day within its gilded walls.

Rock-cut cave complex filled with ancient Buddhist artwork.

A small village in India bears witness to the end of birds' lives every September.

This small and unknown museum recounts the life of Mirabai, a remarkable mystic saint of the 16th century.