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Dungarpur Excursions

Baroda (41km)
An erstwhile capital of Vagad, the village has some beautiful temples. Of particulars note are the old Shiva temple in while stone and an ancient Jain temple whose black wall has exquisitely carved image of the 24 tirthankars.

Bhuvenshwar (9km)
A famous temple of Lord Shiv is situated here and is the venue of a colourful fair held on the fifth day after Holi, Gair dance by the Bhils is the major highlight of the fair.

Baneshwar (60km)
At the confluence of the som and Mahi rivers, stands the Baneshwar Temple with a Shiva Lingam. Nearby is the Vishnu temple belived to be built on a spot where Mavij an incarnation of Lord Krishan, meditated another noteworthy temples is the Braham Temple -a spacious two storied structure exquisitely carved pillars and gateways. The temple is the venue of an annual fair.

Deo Somnath (24kms)
A splendid 12th century temple of Lord Shiva built in. White stone the temples has imposing turrets. The brilliant juxtapositions of huge stone slans to create this impressive edifice epitomizes the craftsmanship of the ancient times.

Galiykot (58km)
Once the capital of parmars, this tiny village is renowned for its magnificent shrine of Sayeed Fakhruddin. Thousand of devotees through here. During the Urs. The shrine is beautiful decorated and illuminated for the occasion. The jain temples closely are also worth visit.

Poonjpur (37km)
A beautiful temple dedicated to Mavij preserve the manuscript of a book-Chopra' written by Mavij and an idol of Nishkalank riding a horse .