Abhay Kumar
Covered in gold leaf by devotees, Golden Rock is a small Buddhist Pagoda sitting atop a rock that seems to defy gravity and appears to be always on the verge of rolling down the hill.
Modelled after Diyu, the Chinese conception of hell, Fengdu is a vast complex of shrines and temples dedicated to the afterlife. See ghastly statues & hellish dioramas in the Ghost City of China.
Created by the visual artist & national treasure Chalermchai Kositpipat, the White Temple is a stunning work of art. The procelain-white structure has immense spiritual significance to the locals.
Believed to be the direct descendent of the tree that Lord Gautam Buddha meditated under to attain enlightenment. Located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, this fig tree is visited by followers from across the world.
This breathtaking mountain-top is a sacrosanct site in Cambodia. Apart from its ethereal beauty, the shrines are peaceful and one hears of Sadhus living in the mountains who live & meditate in solitude.
This majestic temple in Sri Lanka is popular for the relic it stores - a tooth belonging to Lord Buddha himself. The relic is bathed once every week and the ceremonial water gains healing properties afterwards.
Get ready to be absolutely mesmerised by the cavernous rock system of Phraya Nakhon and the magical Thai pavilion built inside which is over a century old.
The largest religious complex in the world, Angkor Wat is known as the temple capital dedicated to Vishnu. The Khmerian architectural splendour echoes the silhouette of the sacred Mount Meru.
Sacred to 4 religions and the origin of 4 significant rivers, Mount Kailash is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the world. Hike a challenging route to reach the abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati.
Sagar is home to 108 partially submerged Buddhist stupas that date back to the 16th century. Flooded by water of the Inle Lake, the place is known for its scenic beauty & delicious rice wine.
Standing 1500 meters tall and home to rare trees and medicinal herbs, this mountain is revered as the Soul of Zhangjiajie city. Otherworldly beauty and transcendental sunrises await you here!
Home to more than 100 temples & monasteries of the Shingon Buddhist sect, Koyasan is the one of the most tranquil & spiritual places in the world. Followers believe that Kobo Daishi, the founder of Shingon sect, lies meditating here waiting for the next avatar of Buddha, Maitreya.