Thamel Area and Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal

Thamel Area and Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal

Thamel is Kathmandu’s lively tourist district, while nearby Durbar Square is the historic heart of the city, filled with ancient temples, palaces, and traditional Newari architecture. 1262

Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer, India

Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer, India

Jaisalmer Fort is a magnificent 12th-century golden sandstone fortress and a unique living fort, with thousands of people still residing within its walls. 1258

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, India

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, India

Mehrangarh Fort is a massive 15th-century fortress overlooking Jodhpur, famous for its imposing walls, royal palaces, and panoramic views of the Blue City. 1256

Udaipur City Palace, Udaipur, India

Udaipur City Palace, Udaipur, India

Udaipur City Palace is a magnificent royal palace complex overlooking Lake Pichola, begun in 1559 and expanded over nearly 400 years. 1254