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area around Dungarpur known as Vagad belt is where the largest concentration
of the Bhil tribe is found. The region is more or less untouched of modern
civilization and there is not much of urban landscape. There are a few
places in this region, which are reasonably equipped to enable the tourists
to appreciate the area's beauty.
There is a charming 18th century palace by the picturesque Gaib
Sagar Lake known as Udai Bilas Palace, part of which is an idyllic hotel.
The
palace has a certain old-world appeal that extends right to the rooms and
even bathrooms. Its dining room with Burmese teak ceiling and lounge known
as Africa Room has uncountable numbers of stuffed beasts watching down from
every point of the walls! The stay and dining here is a completely personal
affair with its friendly owners as ideal companions. The courtyard of the
palace has a unique Ek Thambia Mahal (One pillared palace), which has
carvings on blue-grey stone.
Nearby is Juna Mahal, the old palace dating back to the 13th century.
Quite contrary to the decaying exterior of this seven-story palace, the
inside has stunningly beautiful chambers with walls covered with beautiful
paintings and glass works.
50kms
from Dungarpur is Galiakot - a popular Muslim pilgrimage center at the tomb
of Saint Fakruddin.
Rishabdeo towards Udaipur is a popular Jain pilgrimage place, the temple
here has beautiful carvings.
Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful stretch of virgin forest, having
untouched areas of countryside around it. There are rock carvings of the
Mesolithic era, old temples and overwhelming tribal population. Dhariyawad
and Dhamotar are two places where accommodation is available.
Beneshwar is the place where the rivers Mahi, Som and Jakham meet. It is
the auspicious place for the Bhil Tribals to take their annual ritual holy
dip. The scene of Beneshwar fair is extraordinary and worth seeing.
;)
;)
The
palace has a certain old-world appeal that extends right to the rooms and
even bathrooms. Its dining room with Burmese teak ceiling and lounge known
as Africa Room has uncountable numbers of stuffed beasts watching down from
every point of the walls! The stay and dining here is a completely personal
affair with its friendly owners as ideal companions. The courtyard of the
palace has a unique Ek Thambia Mahal (One pillared palace), which has
carvings on blue-grey stone. ;)
50kms
from Dungarpur is Galiakot - a popular Muslim pilgrimage center at the tomb
of Saint Fakruddin. 
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