Location : Dungarpur is situated on the Udaipur-Himmatnagar section of the western Railway. It is well connected by road with Udaipur. History : It was founded in 1358 A.D. Main Attractions : Dungarpur is a picturesque town surrounded by hills on three sides. Udai Bilas Place which's built by the side of a lake is famous for its fine architecture and carvings. Juna Mahal is a treasure house of miniature paintings, frescoes, glass and mirror work. There are a number of old temples in and around Dungarpur. A temple on the banks of the river Som, Dev Somnath is an excellent specimen of Indian temple architecture.
Udai Bilas Palace
Beneshwar : Location : Beneshwar is situated 24 kms from aspur in the district of Dungrapur. History : The name Beneshwar has been derived from the most revered Shivlinga of the area. Main Attractions : neshwar is best visited between the months of January-February, when a tribal fair of the Bhils is held at the confluence of Mahi, Jakham, and Som rivers. During the fair, magic shows, acrobatics and a sale of traditional weapons add spice to the ambience.
Shiva Temple, Beneshwar
Galiyakot :
The village owe its importance to the shrine of Sayyed Fakhruddin.
Lesser Known Destinations around Bansawara
Arthuna : Location : Arthuna is located 55 kms from banswara and is known for its antiquity. History : The area adjoining Arthuna around Lankiya village has remains of Shaivite temples. Among the dilapidated ruins is a beautifully cared conjugated statue of shiv, Ganesh and Parvati. The statue is considered to be a marvellus piece of Indian sculpture. Another idol found is that of Lord Hanuman seen in a very unusual posture.
Temple Complex, Arthuna
Talwara :
Talwara is famous for its ancient temples and the ruins of some old monuments, Laxmi Narain temple; Gokarneswar Mahadeva ands Sambhav Nath Jain temple are the main places of tourist interest.
