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Voykit pocket guide · India
Dungarpur
डुंगरपुर
Spend a half‑day in Dungarpur for the palace, stepwell and lake; add a night if you want boating and a relaxed pace.
Dungarpur is a small historic town in southern Rajasthan. Its main sights – Juna Mahal, Udai Bilas Palace, Naulakha Bawdi and Gaip Sagar Lake – are clustered within 2 km of the centre, so a half‑day visit covers the highlights. An overnight stay lets you enjoy a lake boat ride and explore the museum and car collection at a leisurely pace.
- Country
- India
- Local name
- डुंगरपुर
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (heat) ; Jul–Sep (monsoon)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹800–₹1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₹1,200–₹2,000 excl. bed · High ₹2,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry Juna Mahal | ₹350 |
| Entry Udai Bilas Palace | ₹250 |
| Entry Naulakha Bawdi | Free |
| Meal at Sagar Hotel (4 pax) | ₹1,000 |
| Autorickshaw ride (2 km (1.2 mi))Autorickshaw ride (1.2 mi (2 km)) | ₹80–₹120 |
| Bus ticket RSRTC (city‑center) | ₹30–₹50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- UDR · Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur
- About 80 km (50 mi) (≈2 h by bus) from DungarpurAbout 50 mi (80 km) (≈2 h by bus) from Dungarpur
Typical fares
- RSRTC bus to Udaipur
- about ₹350, 2 h 30 min (check)
- Autorickshaw within town
- ≈₹80 per 2 km (1.2 mi)≈₹80 per 1.2 mi (2 km)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Autorickshaws dominate; hire one for short hops (5–10 min) between sights. Taxis are available near Gaip Sagar Lake. Private vehicle is most convenient for longer trips.
See and do
Known for
- Juna Mahal palace
- Udai Bilas Palace
- Naulakha Bawdi stepwell
- Gaip Sagar Lake
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Udaipur | Bus from RSRTC Central Bus Station, about 2 h 30 min | ≈3 h total |
| Himatnagar | Bus via private stop, about 1 h 15 min | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Local guesthouses near Gaip Sagar
- Basic rooms, 1–2 km (0.6–1.2 mi) from main sights; suitable for a night.Basic rooms, 0.6–1.2 mi (1–2 km) from main sights; suitable for a night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much is it? | कितना है?kitna hai? |
| Can I pay by card? | क्या कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ?kya card se bhugtaan kar sakta hoon? |
| Where is the toilet? | शौचालय कहाँ है?shauchalaya kahan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Roads to Juna Mahal are narrow and steep; allow extra time.
- Some museums have limited opening hours; check locally before visiting.
Dungarpur is low‑risk; typical concerns are traffic on narrow streets and occasional heat. Keep water, wear sunscreen, and secure valuables in taxis.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Dungarpur yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Juna Mahal palace
- Udai Bilas Palace
- Naulakha Bawdi stepwell
- Gaip Sagar Lake
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Dungarpur, revision 5319614 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5319614
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/dungarpur). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.