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Located on the Rajasthan - Gujarat border, Dungarpur is a quaint tribal hamlet in Rajasthan, India.
Dungarpur derives its name from the local terms 'Dungar' or hill and 'pur' or city. Dungarpur lies on the banks of Gaib Sagar, an ancient manmade lake. Spread on an area of 3780 square kilometers, Dungarpur lies on the foothills of Aravalli ranges and shares boundaries with Banswara and Udaipur.
Dungarpur boasts of fertile lands rich in khajur, teak, mahua and mango trees. The main reason for this is the fact that Rivers Som and Mahi flow through this region. The forest areas in Dungarpur are rich in animal and plant life. You are likely to spot creatures such as the fox, jungle cat, hyena, porcupine, mongoose et al.
See birds such as quails, vultures, peafowls, eagles, partridges, cuckoos et al. Dungarpur plays host to a number of migratory birds that fly in from different regions during winter months. The 13th century Juna Mahal with its interesting, frescoes and paintings is one of the star attractions of Dungarpur in Rajasthan, India.
Explore Udai Bilas Palace, Vijay Raj Rajeshwar Temple and the Sri Nathji Shrine on a tour of Dungarpur, Rajasthan with Top Tourist Places.com
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