About Dungarpur

Dungarpur was founded in 1258 AD by Rawal Veer Singh, the eldest son of Karan Singh, the ruler of Mewar, after he drove out the local Bhil chieftain named Dungariya. Later rulers of Dungarpur added to the town’s architectural heritage.

Dungarpur became famous under the Guhilot Ahara Suryavanshi Rajputs, who trace their ancestry from the elder branches of the main lineage at Chittorgarh. The cousins came together to fight the historic battle against the invaders. Towards the end of the 12th century, Samant Singh, the eldest son of the ruler of Mewar, had to leave Mewar in favour of his younger brother Kumar Singh. Samant Singh drifted into the hilly area of Bagar and, within the next century, Samant Singh successors controlled the whole province of Bagar. Rawal Udai Singh of Bagar was killed at the battle of Khanua in 1527, fighting for Mewar against Mughal Emperor Babur. His territory was thereafter divided between his two sons, forming two separate states. Prithivi Raj remained in Dungarpur while his brother Jagmal Singh became independent ruler of Banswara. Dungarpur was added as a district in India on April 7, 1949.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Udai bilas palace : Built over 125 years ago by a Maharajah with ...     >> read more

Juna mahal : Juna Mahal in Dungarpur is located on foothills ...     >> read more

Gaib sagar lake : Located in the heart of the city, Gaib ...     >> read more

Govt. Archaeological museum : Operational since 1959, Government Archaeological ...     >> read more

Badal mahal : Badal Mahal is Situated on one side of Gaibsagar, It is ...     >> read more


BEST TIME TO VISIT :

In Summer : March to June 25 °C - 40 °C

In Monsoon : July to September 22 °C - 37 °C

In Winters : October to February 09 °C - 35 °C

HOW TO REACH ?

By Air :Nearest airport is Dabok Airport. And there are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Dungarpur.

By Road :It is having own Bus station. You can easily get govt. or private buses to Dungarpur from other major cities of the country.

By Rail :Dungarpur is well connected to other major cities of Rajasthan and country via regular trains.

Best Season: October - February
Tourist Attractions Udai bilas palace, Badal mahal, etc.