Unlike Ellora (known for their architecture), the Ajanta Caves are appreciated for the paintings. To better preserve them most caves are kept dark. Since flash photography or tripod use is forbidden, not much can be seen in the pictures. So you have to believe us that they were cute.

One thing we noticed is that, while these monuments in India are recognized as being of great importance by worldwide scientist, few lonely foreign tourists are present compared to other major attractions we’ve seen, including those in Indochina. Could that be because of the inhospitable roads? The uninhabitable hotels? Or maybe because foreigners are charged as much as 32 times the price Indians have to pay for the entrance?