One place, in depth.

India

Athirappilly Falls, Kerala: The Niagara of South India

Kerala's largest waterfall, a broad curtain of white water on the Chalakudy River at the edge of the Sholayar forests.

India

Thekkady and Periyar Tiger Reserve: Lake Cruises, Forest Walks and Tips

One of India's best-known wildlife reserves, around a forest lake in the Cardamom Hills — boat cruises, jungle walks and spice gardens.

India

Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), Kochi: Murals and Royal Treasures

A 16th-century palace given to the Raja of Kochi by the Portuguese — famous for its Kerala murals and the portraits of the Kochi rajas.

India

Edakkal Caves, Wayanad: Prehistoric Carvings and the Climb

A rock shelter high on Ambukuthi hill in Wayanad, with Stone Age carvings thousands of years old — and big views from the top.

Saudi Arabia

King Fahd's Fountain and the Jeddah Corniche: The World's Tallest Fountain

A jet of Red Sea water shooting 312 metres into the sky, lit up at night above Jeddah's long seafront Corniche.

Saudi Arabia

Al Hada, Taif: The Mountain Road, Cool Air and Views

The mountain resort above Taif, reached by one of Saudi Arabia's most famous hairpin roads — cooler air, big views and a cable car down the escarpment.

Saudi Arabia

Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Madinah: The Prophet's Mosque, the Green Dome and the Rawdah

The second holiest mosque in Islam, founded by the Prophet Muhammad in 622 — home to the Green Dome and the Rawdah.

Saudi Arabia

Quba Mosque, Madinah: The First Mosque in Islam

The first mosque in Islam, founded by the Prophet Muhammad on his arrival from Makkah — a bright white landmark on the edge of Madinah.

Saudi Arabia

Masmak Fortress, Riyadh: History, What to See and Tips for Your Visit

The mud-brick fort where modern Saudi Arabia began — a free museum in the heart of old Riyadh, an easy hour or two between Deera Square and the old souqs.