As one of the oldest civilizations in the world, India and its surrounding South Asian countries are literally steeped in history. The diversified cultures that developed in the area shaped historical monuments, temples, and palaces that take their inspiration from several millennia of checkered history. From the Taj Mahal to the mighty forts of Rajasthan, the rock cut temples of Tamilnadu to the mystic stupas of Nepal, South Asia is a history buff’s paradise. Be sure to carry your camera and your sub-block!