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Dungarpur
Rajasthan · South Rajasthan · 223m🚗 hatchback OK
👨👩👧 Family: easy family base — small heritage town
2/5
April
Why 2/5? Hot 22-40°C. Juna Mahal's stone interiors offer shade but getting there is hot. Gaib Sagar drying. Limited outdoor exploration window.
The palace town south of Udaipur that even palace enthusiasts don't know about.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1-2 days
Budget
budget
Kids Rating
3/5 ✓
✓ Off-the-beaten-path seekers✓ First-time travelers
Data verified: April 2026 · Scores based on weather, road access, crowd levels, infrastructure, safety conditions · Kids ratings factor in: medical access, ATM availability, phone signal, altitude, road safety
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Network
Jio, Airtel, BSNL
Fair 4G in town. Drops in tribal areas.
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Medical
District Hospital Dungarpur — basic
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Road
State highway fair to good.
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Safety
4/5
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Why Special
Juna Mahal (old palace) is a 13th century fortress with every room painted floor to ceiling. Udai Bilas Palace sits on a lake. Deo Somnath temple (12th century). 115km from Udaipur but with a fraction of the visitors.
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Festivals & Events
Baneshwar Fair
FebFebruary (Magh Purnima)
Massive tribal fair at the confluence of Som and Mahi rivers where Bhil tribals gather for a holy dip, folk dancing, and paying respects at the Baneshwar Mahadev Temple.
Called the Kumbh of the tribals, this is one of Rajasthan's largest tribal gatherings, drawing over 100,000 Bhil devotees.
Infrastructure Reality
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Network Coverage
JioAirtelBSNL
Fair 4G in town. Drops in tribal areas.
WiFi: Heritage hotel only
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Medical & Emergency
Hospital: District Hospital Dungarpur — basic
Ambulance: 108
Police: Dungarpur police station
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Getting There
Udaipur→Dungarpur: 110km 2.5hrs.
Roads: State highway fair to good.
Public transport: Dungarpur has railway station (limited trains). Buses from Udaipur. Udaipur airport 110km.
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Fuel & Stay
Helpline: Rajasthan Tourism: 0141-5110598
Where to Stay
Best for Families
Near Gaib Sagar lake
Best for Backpackers
Town center budget stays
Best for Peace & Quiet
Lake area
Avoid
Very hot in summer
Off-season: ₹400-1200/nightPeak: ₹800-3000/night
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Daily Budget Reality
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Budget
₹800Stay₹400
Food₹200
Transport₹150
Activities₹50
per person per day
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Mid-range
₹2,600Stay₹1,500
Food₹500
Transport₹400
Activities₹200
per person per day
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Luxury
₹6,200Stay₹4,000
Food₹1,000
Transport₹700
Activities₹500
per person per day
💡 Offbeat tribal Rajasthan; very affordable; limited high-end stays
Crowd Intelligence
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Quiet Moderate Peak
Best days: Any
Offbeat southern Rajasthan — never truly crowded. Baneshwar Fair (Feb) is the only busy period with tribal gatherings.
Food & Dining
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Vegetarian
easy
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Family Dining
basic
Cuisine: Rajasthani, tribal
Small town. Udai Bilas Palace restaurant is the best option.
How to Reach
Airport
Udaipur — 115km
Rail
Dungarpur
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