Cave 16

Cave 16 at Ajanta is famous for the extraordinarily moving "Dying Princess" mural — one of the most emotionally powerful paintings in ancient Indian art, depicting a princess in her final moments with a tenderness that feels modern. A large 5th-century vihara with fine painted columns throughout. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and top Ajanta artistic sightseeing highlight. Included in the standard entry ticket. The emotional depth of this single painting justifies the entire journey to Ajanta.