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.

A mecca for India's Jains.

A lake with hundreds of ancient skeletons surrounding it. The surprise is what killed them.

The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.

The origin of this sinisterly shaped forest is rooted in mystery.

These oldest of these "embroidered stones" were carved 4,000 years ago in a high mountain valley.

This mysterious complex of abandoned yurts and fading murals was meant to be a center of science and spirituality in Kyrgyzstan.

A stunning blue-green lake located in the Terskey Alatau mountain range.

Time capsule of a museum, in which the Soviet Union remains alive and kicking.

Glacial lake that mysteriously empties itself every year.

Extremely isolated Silk Road caravanserai in the middle of nowhere.

The tallest unclimbed mountain in the world remains poorly charted out of respect for local spirits.

This Himalayan airport provides one of the most difficult landings in the world.

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

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

A Sri Lankan tea factory's ironic take on the Los Angeles landmark.

This enigmatic stone pool is all that remains of an ancient palace.

The first and only planetarium in Sri Lanka.

This amazing mountain temple is topped by one of the tallest sitting Buddha statues in the world.

Seven beautiful 1,000-year-old rock-cut Buddhist statues.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

Once thought to be the Garden of Eden it holds a holy footprint claimed to belong to Adam, Buddha and Shiva.

An ancient stone fortress considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world.

One of the longest natural sand beaches in the world.