Sawantwadi
A marvellous pitstop between Mumbai and Goa.
Sawantwadi Tourism
Sawantwadi is located in Sindhudurg district in the state of Maharashtra. Sawantwadi was earlier recognised as the capital city of 'The Royal Kingdom of Sawantwadi', which was reigned by Bhonsale clan of Marathas. Sawantwadi is a spectacular town located on the National Highway (NH17) that links Mumbai and Goa. A lot of travellers stop by the place for refreshments and resting purposes. The place houses a magnificent royal palace which comprises of a huge compilation of royal family artefacts. The palace comes to life with the Ganjifa form of paintings. The place also has an amusing market place from where one can purchase handicraft and wooden toys. It is a closely-knit village where nearly everything is situated close by making it a perfect pitstop for travellers.
THE ROYAL TALE OF SAWANTWADI
Once acknowledged as the capital city of 'The Royal Kingdom of Sawantwadi', the place has a magnificent historical significance associated with it. The place is named after the last name of the state's royal family of Khem-Sawant. The region was once governed by the royal Sawant-Bhonsle family who also took part in the 1857 National Revolt. The Sawantawadi palace is the living example of the grandeur of the royal family which ruled years back. Sawantwadi also has kept intact the traditional art form known as Ganjifa.
Top things do in Sawantwadi
1. Raghunath Market
45 kilometres from city centre2. Shopping in Sawantwadi
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How to reach
Sawantwadi has excellent connectivity with various towns and cities of the nation by airways, railways and roadways.
How to Reach by Flight
Dabolim airport in Goa, located at a distance of 87 Km, is the nearest airport to Sawantwadi.
How to Reach by Train
The nearest railway station is Sawantwadi Road Railway Station, located on Konkan Railway line.
How to Reach by Bus
Private and government bus services from Mumbai, Pune, and Kolhapur operate in the area on a routine basis.
How to Reach by Road
Since the city is located on the National Highway 17, the travel by road is very swift and comfortable. One can either take a cab or a taxi to reach Sawantwadi
How to travel within
Travelling inside the city mainly done by cabs and taxis.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO (FOOD, LODGINGS AND MORE)
LOCAL CUISINE: The taste of delectable Malvani food can be found in the area. The cuisine is known for its spicy food of curries and fries. Sawanatwadi also offers Konkani Cuisine comprising of the Konkani style grilled fishes and Kokum Juice which is stimulating juice to have in the summertime.
HOTELS: Ranging from luxurious hotels to easy on pocket accommodations, Sawantwadi has a plethora of lodging options. Hotels like; Konkan Crown resort and club, Ratesh Premium lodging, Coconut tree house, Elegant cottages etc offer a great stay.
AVAILABILITY OF ATMs: Banks like Dena bank, ICICI Bank, Bank of India, SBI, HDFC, Bank of Maharashtra, Union Bank, Canara Bank, Federal Bank etc operate in the region.
Sawantwadi Itinerary
ONE DAY ITINERARY
Reach Sawantwadi early in the morning and start the journey inside Sawantwadi by first heading towards The Royal Sawantwadi palace. Later move towards the Moti Talao. Later in the evening visit the markets and grab some exciting goodies for yourself. Rest for the night in the respective hotels. Leave in the morning.