Pashupatinath Temple is Kathmandu’s most sacred Hindu temple complex, while nearby Boudhanath Stupa is one of Nepal’s largest and most important Buddhist monuments. 1265
Durbar Square and Market Area in Patan, Lalitpur, Nepal
Patan Durbar Square is the historic royal center of the former Kingdom of Patan, surrounded by magnificent Newari temples and the lively streets and markets of the old city. 1264
Swayambhu Mahachaitya, Kathmandu, Nepal
Swayambhu Mahachaitya, or the Monkey Temple, is an ancient Buddhist stupa overlooking Kathmandu, famous for its Buddha eyes, prayer flags, and monkeys. 1263
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
Holi Festival and Mandawa Fort Castle, Mandawa, India
Mandawa is known for its colorful Holi Festival and the historic Castle Mandawa. 1261
Mandawa Old Town Historic Haveli Quarter, Mandawa, India
Mandawa’s Old Town is known for its historic haveli quarter, where richly decorated merchant mansions feature elaborate frescoes and traditional Rajasthani architecture. 1260
Bikaner, Junagarth Palace and Rampuria Haveli, Bikaner, India
Bikaner is a historic desert city in Rajasthan, known for the magnificent Junagarh Fort and the elaborately carved red-sandstone mansions of Rampuria Haveli. 1259
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
Jaisalmer City and Thar Desert, Jaisalmer, India
Jaisalmer, known as the “Golden City,” is a historic desert city in Rajasthan famous for its golden sandstone architecture, magnificent fort, and location near the Thar Desert. 1257