Sawantwadi
The Konkan belt of Maharashtra is blessed with natural beauty in abundance. Mountain ranges, overflowing lakes, verdant forests, great people and amazing culinary spreads; Konkan has it all and so it comes as no surprise when Sawantwadi reflects every bit of the Konkani flavour. A trip to Sawantwadi a medium sized township in Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra is sure to captivate the human senses and dive right to the bottom of the heart and remain there forever. For the lost souls, Sawantwadi is also one of the gateways to the ever alluring Goa.
How to Reach:
By Air: Nearest airport is Dabolim, Goa – 87 km By Railway: Nearest railway station is Sawantwadi Road on Konkan Railway. By Road: It’s less than a kilometer from Sawantwadi Bus Stand. Mumbai – Sawantwadi, 499 km Pune – Sawantwadi, 379 km Kolhapur – Sawantwadi, 165 km
Accommodation:
1.Hotel Renuka Palace, Sawantwadi.
NH17, MAIN ROAD
Mumbai-Goa Rd, Sawantwadi, MH
02363 274 777
2.Hotel Mango
SH123
Sawantwadi, MH
3.Renuka Hotel
Mumbai-Goa Rd, Sabniswada
Sawantwadi
4.Hotel Bharatmata
Sawantwadi
5.Hotel Gomantak
Sabniswada
Sawantwadi, MH
Tourist Attractions:
Sawantwadi Palace
The Province had constructed beautifully crafted and architecturally sturdy palaces for the Royal family. The Sawantwadi palace has withstood the swinging moods of natural wrath and stands tall amongst the beautiful surroundings.
Moti Talao
If Sawantwadi is a beauty then Moti Talav can be called its majestic beauty spot. This graceful lake with a newly renovated garden nearby summons the mortals with divine elegance and imperial diktat.
Weather:
Sawantwadi offers a pleasant climate to the visitors. Summers during March to May have a maximum temperature of 32°C. Winters during November to February have a minimum temperature of around 10°C. The rainy monsoons during June to September are accomapnied with heavy winds and rainfalls.
Rakhi or Raksha Bhandan is an important festival celebrated in Sawantwadi to honor the emotional bond between brother and sister. Other festivals celebrated are Navarathri festival lasting for 9 days during October – November and Holi during February-March.
Best time to visit this place is all around the year, except for heavy rainy monsoon months.
