Thanks for your comment!
Huge cities can be overwhelming indeed, especially in this part of the world, so it’s always welcome to take a break. That’s also why I love visiting gardens or places of worship within big cities since they feel like a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle.
In this case, the caves did feel really calming. Even though there were many visitors, lots of them were locals coming to pray so there was a mystical atmosphere that was quite soothing. It’s true that we were both panting when we got to the end of the stairs though. 😂
As you said, we ended up enjoying our stop in the city anyway, even if it took some adjusting.