India is one of the most diverse nations on earth, in languages, ethnic backgrounds of its peoples, religions, and landscapes; yet it seems to represent so much of what Asia means to the rest of the world. It birthed the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism. Sarnath and Varanasi reveal some of the feelings of each religion, but we also see the remains of Islamic culture in the North. These, and other religions, reflect the many historical invasions of India, each bringing new peoples and cultures. What these influences mean to modern India, and how it reacts to influences from other modern cultures, is revealed as we visit various locations throughout this captivating subcontinent.