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Intricately designed pillars, elegant domes and a sparkling marble courtyard make this one of Ahmedabad’s most attractive and interesting religious monuments.

Admire exquisite artwork, relax in flower-filled gardens and enjoy fine views of Jodhpur’s pretty cityscape at this architecturally impressive mausoleum.

Watch spectacular sunsets, enjoy Rajasthani dance performances and ride a camel across sprawling sand dunes to experience the solitude of the Thar Desert.

A hiding place for Chinese minorities during the 18th and 19th centuries, Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinatown is now a thriving hub of markets and pretty temples.

Sample traditional Gujarati street food, shop for jewelry and textiles and spot historical landmarks at this lively square in Ahmedabad’s old town.

Watch spectacular sunsets, enjoy Rajasthani dance performances and ride a camel across sprawling sand dunes to experience the solitude of the Thar Desert.

Nestled high in the Nilgiri mountains, Ooty is famous for excellent tea, stunning colonial architecture and breathtaking scenery. 

Watch spectacular sunsets, enjoy Rajasthani dance performances and ride a camel across sprawling sand dunes to experience the solitude of the Thar Desert.

Peek inside regal palaces, courtyards and temples, spot beautiful artwork and learn about Jodhpur’s royal history at this magnificent 15th-century fortress.

Watch spectacular sunsets, enjoy Rajasthani dance performances and ride a camel across sprawling sand dunes to experience the solitude of the Thar Desert.

Marvel at the fascinating ornamentation of this 15th-century historical well and monument, which is a spiritual resting place for traveling pilgrims.

Take a break from the city in this garden paradise, where natural landscaping and diverse plant displays complement its historic buildings.

Sample traditional Gujarati street food, shop for jewelry and textiles and spot historical landmarks at this lively square in Ahmedabad’s old town.

Sample traditional Gujarati street food, shop for jewelry and textiles and spot historical landmarks at this lively square in Ahmedabad’s old town.

Watch spectacular sunsets, enjoy Rajasthani dance performances and ride a camel across sprawling sand dunes to experience the solitude of the Thar Desert.

Experience a colorful prism of ancient culture, breathtaking Himalayan and tropical landscapes, impressive architecture and festivals in this South Asian country.

Watch spectacular sunsets, enjoy Rajasthani dance performances and ride a camel across sprawling sand dunes to experience the solitude of the Thar Desert.

Tiger sanctuaries, ancient architecture and spectacular scenery make this city in western India a popular holiday destination.

Watch spectacular sunsets, enjoy Rajasthani dance performances and ride a camel across sprawling sand dunes to experience the solitude of the Thar Desert.

Five sacred courtyards, each with a unique history, honorary inscriptions and manicured gardens, revere Confucius and the country’s best scholars.