Dungarpur
excursions consist of some of the finest towns near the city. Excursions
around Dungarpur, Rajasthan are a sort of must see for those visiting
the city. Some of the places that should be included in a Dungarpur
excursion tour are:Baneshwar
Located 60 km from Dungarpur, Baneshwar is mainly famous for a temple with one of the most revered Shivalinga. The temple is situated at the convergence of the Som and Mahi rivers. A renowned Vishnu temple is also sited near the Shiva temple. The temple is believed to be built on the spot where Mavji, an incarnation of Lord Krishna, meditated. A Brahma temple is also located nearby. The temple, reaching up to two stories, has elegantly carved pillars and gateways.
Deo Somnath
Deo Somnath, 24 km to the north east of Dungarpur, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built in white stone on the banks of the river Som, the temple dates back to the 12th century. The temple is adorned with daunting towers and has several inscriptions written inside it.
Galiyakot
Galiyakot is a tiny village situated on the banks of the river Mahi. The village, 58 km to the south east of Dungarpur, once served as the capital of Parmars and that of the former Dungarpur state. The main attraction of Galiyakot is the glorious shrine of Syed Fakhruddin, a Muslim Bohra saint. The shrine gains special significance at the time of Urs, a Muslim festival. While on a trip to this village, you can also visit the Jain temples situated nearby.
BarodaA former capital of Vagad, Baroda lies 41 km from Dungarpur. This village is renowned for some beautiful temples of Rajput architecture. The most remarkable ones include the ancient Shiva temple in white stone, along with an old Jain temple, dedicated mainly to Parshvanath. The temple is adorned with elegantly carved image of the 24 Jain tirthankaras on its black wall.
Bhuvaneshwar
Bhuvaneshwar, a temple of Lord Shiva, is situated 9 km from Dungarpur. A fair is organized here on the fifth day after Holi, with the focal point being the Gair dance by Bhil tribals.
Poonjpur
Poonjpur is situated 37 km from Dungarpur. It is renowned for an exquisite temple dedicated to Mavji. The temple houses an idol of Nishkalank riding a horse, along with the manuscript of Chopra, a book written by Mavji.
Boreshwar
The temple of Boreshwar Mahadeo, dating back to 1179 AD, is situated 83 km from Dungarpur.
