Dungarpur
city
Dungarpur is in a city in the southernmost part of Udaipur Division, Rajasthan, India.
Understand
Juna Mahal
The historical town has been the seat of the erstwhile Dungarpur State. The Rajput royals ruled from here from 13th century to the independence of India in 1947.
Get in
Get around
Autorickshaws are the other main local mode of transport. Shuttles are available for transport in the city. Taxis are available near Gaip Sagar Lake. Private vehicle is the most convenient option.
See
- 🌍 Juna Mahal (Old Palace). 10AM-4PM. A former royal residence on the foothill. Accessed by narrow crowded road up the hill. Early Rajput fort palace built from 13th to 19th century by different rulers. It has seven floors decorated with local green stone called pareva, murals, frescoes, mirror and glass inlays. The palace is fortified and represent the evolution of architecture, art and construction from 13th to 19th century. Poorly maintained but worth a visit. Buy tickets at Udai Bilas Palace and then go here. ₹350. (updated Jul 2024)
- 🌍 Badal Mahal. A pleasure palace built on the bank of Gaip Sagar Lake. Now converted into small museum of royal items and stone sculptures. Free. (updated Jul 2024)
- 🌍 Naulakha Bawdi. An old stepwell built in 1586 by Premal Devi, wife of Maharawal Asakaran of Dungarpur State. Surrounded by forest area. Free. (updated Jul 2024)
- 🌍 Nanabhai Park. A small park on the bank of Gaip Sagar Lake for good view of the lake (updated Jul 2024)
- 🌍 War Museum. A small museum on army above a gate (updated Jul 2024)
- 🌍 Shrinathji Temple. Old Vaishnava temple with large statue of Shrinathji. (updated Jul 2024)
- 🌍 Udai Bilas Palace. An 20th century Indo-Sarasenic architecture palace. Residence of Dungar State royals. Open for guests and visitors. ₹250. (updated Jul 2024)
- 🌍 Dungarpur Mews Car Museum (Next Udai Bilas Palace). A collection of vintage cars and other artifacts by the royals of Dungarpur ₹250. (updated Jul 2024)
- 🌍 Bird Sactuary Park and Flower Garden. (updated Jul 2024)
- 🌍 Fatehgadi. Located on the hillock near the city. Gives fantastic view of the city and Gaip Sagar Lake (updated Jul 2024)
- 🌍 Navgrah Madhav Park. Small city garden (updated Jul 2024)
- 🌍 Shaheed Smarak Park. Small city park (updated Jul 2024)
Do
- 🌍 Boating in Gaib Sagar Lake. ₹150 for 15min. (updated Jul 2024)
Buy
Eat
Try local Rajasthani cuisine, especially Dalbati.
- 🌍 Sagar Hotel and Restaurant, Opp. Bus Station. Multi-cuisine restaurant ₹1000 for 4 person. (updated Jul 2024)
Drink
Sleep
Connect
- 🌍 Sub Post Office. (updated Jul 2024)
Go next
- Udaipur
- Himmatnagar
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