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A tranquil lakeside town of blue-stone palaces near the Gujarat border, and the gateway to the tribal Beneshwar Dham.
A blue-stone town on the border
Dungarpur is a serene, little-visited town in the far south of Rajasthan, close to the Gujarat border, set beside a lake and known for palaces carved from the local grey-blue stone.
Its highlights are the lakeside Udai Bilas Palace and the wonderfully preserved Juna Mahal, a tall old fort-palace layered with murals, mirror-work and carving.
The district is also the gateway to Beneshwar Dham, the great tribal pilgrimage at the confluence of rivers whose annual fair draws vast numbers of Bhil devotees — making Dungarpur a meaningful, close-to-home trip for travellers from Gujarat.
The lakeside Udai Bilas Palace of Dungarpur in local blue stone.
Reasons to make the time
Juna Mahal
A layered old fort-palace of murals.
Udai Bilas Palace
A graceful lakeside blue-stone palace.
Beneshwar Dham
A great tribal river pilgrimage nearby.
Quiet & close
An offbeat trip near the Gujarat border.
Top sights in Dungarpur
Photos via Wikimedia Commons
How to spend an hour or two
See Juna Mahal
Explore the murals and mirror-work of the old palace.
Visit Udai Bilas
Take in the lakeside blue-stone palace.
Walk Gaib Sagar
Stroll the lake and its shrines.
Go to Beneshwar Dham
Visit the tribal pilgrimage at the confluence.
See Deo Somnath
Admire the ancient carved stone temple.
When to go
Pleasant weather for the town and lake.
The Beneshwar fair around Magh brings huge crowds.
Very hot in this southern-desert setting.
🛕 The Beneshwar Dham fair (around Magh Purnima, Jan–Feb) is the big event — plan ahead if you want to see it.
Timings & entry
- Palaces and temples keep daytime hours.
- Beneshwar Dham is a drive from town; a car helps.
Getting there
By Air
Udaipur airport, about two hours, is the nearest.
By Rail
Dungarpur has a station on the Ahmedabad–Udaipur line.
By Road
Only about 175 km from Ahmedabad; very close to Gujarat.
Know before you go
Dungarpur FAQ
What is Dungarpur famous for?
Its blue-stone palaces — Udai Bilas and Juna Mahal — its lake, and as the gateway to the tribal Beneshwar Dham pilgrimage.
What is Beneshwar Dham?
A major tribal pilgrimage at the confluence of rivers near Dungarpur, whose annual fair draws vast numbers of Bhil devotees.
How far is Dungarpur from Gujarat?
Only about 175 km from Ahmedabad, making it one of the closest Rajasthan trips.
When is the Beneshwar fair?
Around Magh Purnima, usually in January or February.
Is Juna Mahal worth visiting?
Very much — its murals, mirror-work and carving make it the town's highlight.
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