About Sawantwadi
Konkan belt of Maharashtra always fascinates tourists for its lush greenery, scenic landscapes, dense forest, panoramic lakes and soaring mountain ranges. Sawantwadi is a small hill station located in the Sahyadri Mountain range of Western Ghats towards south-west of Maharashtra and extends till the Arabian Sea. Originally, known as Sunderwadi, Sawantwadi derived its name from its rulers the Khem-Sawants belonging to the Bhonsle clan in former Marathwada. Presently Sawantwadi, a small municipal town, is situated within Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra situated close to Goa and it is 500 kilometers away from Mumbai. Konkani is the local dialect spoken by residents of Sawantwadi although Marathi, Hindi, Urdu and English are also spoken as well.
Places to Visit Sawantwadi
Tourists on a trip to Sawantwadi must visit Moti Talao Lake, Royal Palace built by Khemsawant III, Narendra Garden and Hills, Raghunath Market, Atmeshwar Tali, Hanuman Mandir, Kolgaon Darwaja, Vitthal Mandir, Shri Devi Mauli Temple and Sadguru Miyah Saheb Dargah.
Nearby places of sightseeing from Sawantwadi are Aaronda, Tiracol Fort and Backwaters and Vengurla Beach near Goa-Belgaum border.
Culture of Sawantwadi
The local people of Sawantwadi are known as Malvanis and they wear traditional attire with ornaments like bracelets, earrings and necklaces.
People of Sawantwadi prefer cooking their meals with fresh coconut milk and spices, Sol Curry, Kokum which is their staple food and drink. They prepare vadas, puran polis and laddoos on special occasions. Rice, nachni bread, curry, vegetables are also consumed by people of Sawantwadi with crabs, prawns and pomphrets.
Sawantwadi is famous for its wooden toys, handicrafts and lacquer ware items like chess set, candle sticks, furniture, dolls, etc.
Hotel Mango
Address: G-90, Pateshwar Complex, Main Road, Near Moti Talao, Sawantwadi, Maharashtra
Ph no: NA
Hotel Renuka Palace
Address: Mumbai- Goa Highway, Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Ph no: 02363-274777/272999
Amboli MTDC Resort
Address: Near Tarkarli, Sawantwadi Road, Sawantwadi, Amboli, Maharashtra-400058
Ph no: 022-2166-3028
Hotel JRD International
Near ST Stand, Vengurla-Belgaum Road, Sawantwadi, Amboli, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra-416532
Ph no: 02363-240222
Nandan Farms (Homestays-Farmstays)
Address: Chivartekdi, Charate, Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Ph no: 09422374277
Dwarka Homestay
Address: Talawade, Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra-416529
Ph no: 09167231351/9422541168
Homestays and farmstays in Sawantwadi are ideal holiday and weekend destinations for tourists who want to spend a few days in isolation. Tourists prefer to stay in Sawantwadi homestays on a trip to Goa for its convenient location and serene atmosphere. Come to Sawantwadi and enjoy a few days in the midst of nature amongst green mountains and forests, taste Konkan delicacies and shop for wooden handicrafts and collectibles as souvenirs and mementos.
Places to Visit Sawantwadi
Tourists on a trip to Sawantwadi must visit Moti Talao Lake, Royal Palace built by Khemsawant III, Narendra Garden and Hills, Raghunath Market, Atmeshwar Tali, Hanuman Mandir, Kolgaon Darwaja, Vitthal Mandir, Shri Devi Mauli Temple and Sadguru Miyah Saheb Dargah.Nearby places of sightseeing from Sawantwadi are Aaronda, Tiracol Fort and Backwaters and Vengurla Beach near Goa-Belgaum border.
Culture of Sawantwadi
The local people of Sawantwadi are known as Malvanis and they wear traditional attire with ornaments like bracelets, earrings and necklaces.People of Sawantwadi prefer cooking their meals with fresh coconut milk and spices, Sol Curry, Kokum which is their staple food and drink. They prepare vadas, puran polis and laddoos on special occasions. Rice, nachni bread, curry, vegetables are also consumed by people of Sawantwadi with crabs, prawns and pomphrets.
Sawantwadi is famous for its wooden toys, handicrafts and lacquer ware items like chess set, candle sticks, furniture, dolls, etc.
How to Reach Sawantwadi
Sawantwadi is situated very close to Goa and, hence, the nearest airport is in Dabolim Airport in Goa at a distance of 86 kilometers. Sawantwadi Railway Station lies on the Central Railway Line on Mumbai-Goa rail route and connected with all major and neighboring cities in India. The National Highway i.e. NH-17 which connects Mumbai with Goa is the rail road link to access Sawantwadi. MSRTC buses ply regularly on the Maharashtra to Sawantwadi route.Hotels in Sawantwadi
Here is the list of hotels in Sawantwadi.Hotel Mango
Address: G-90, Pateshwar Complex, Main Road, Near Moti Talao, Sawantwadi, Maharashtra
Ph no: NA
Hotel Renuka Palace
Address: Mumbai- Goa Highway, Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Ph no: 02363-274777/272999
Amboli MTDC Resort
Address: Near Tarkarli, Sawantwadi Road, Sawantwadi, Amboli, Maharashtra-400058
Ph no: 022-2166-3028
Hotel JRD International
Near ST Stand, Vengurla-Belgaum Road, Sawantwadi, Amboli, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra-416532
Ph no: 02363-240222
Nandan Farms (Homestays-Farmstays)
Address: Chivartekdi, Charate, Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Ph no: 09422374277
Dwarka Homestay
Address: Talawade, Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra-416529
Ph no: 09167231351/9422541168
Homestays and farmstays in Sawantwadi are ideal holiday and weekend destinations for tourists who want to spend a few days in isolation. Tourists prefer to stay in Sawantwadi homestays on a trip to Goa for its convenient location and serene atmosphere. Come to Sawantwadi and enjoy a few days in the midst of nature amongst green mountains and forests, taste Konkan delicacies and shop for wooden handicrafts and collectibles as souvenirs and mementos.