Nestled in the hills and mountains of the rugged Ladakh, the Buddhist monasteries or Gompas are known for their spiritual charm and interesting collections of Buddhist thangkas, paintings, arts and artifacts.

It's the architectural legacy of a place that makes a civilisation great. There are some huge names like the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, the Charminar, the Amber Fort and the Golconda Fort to start with.

Explore the water-world that lies before you as you go cruising along the bewitching backwaters of Kerala. The house-boats are so traditionally luxurious as to blow your minds.