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Sawantwadi is 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 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. Sawantwadi is besieged by verdant forests and hillocks from tri-directions and is blessed with the guarding presence of Arabian Sea from the fourth quarter. Bestowed by Mother Nature, Sawantwadi swanks of inimitable biodiversity, which nestles a wide variety of wildlife including leopards, bison, tiger, wild boar etc. The medicinal herbs and trees in the surrounding forests are refreshingly preserved and heartwarming. A popular market for the towns and villages in the vicinity trade flourishes in Coconut, Cashew nut, Areca nut, fish, and wonderfully crafted wooden articles.Best time to visit this place is all around the year, except for heavy rainy monsoon months. The Sawant Bhonsale dynasty was instrumental in foreseeing and creating the township almost 300 years ago. Sawantwadi province, last ruled by King Shivaji Raje Bhonsale continued independently even after Independence of India for almost 8 years. The remarkable history of this town and the marks of olden times are visible in the form of the (18th century), Lester gate (late 19th century), Atmeshwar Tali (late 19th century), Kolgaon darwaja (200 years old) and Vithal Mandir. The locale specializes in kalasutri, wood products, especially it’s wooden toys, bamboo and Pottery Art and traditional Art Paintings and chitrakathi. Ganifa Cards handmade from circular pieces of paper depicting miniature designs of 10 reincarnations of lord Vishnu are being created here since over 300 years. .

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Category : Heritage

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 416510

STD Code: 2363

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Best Time to Visit:  October – March

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : The nearest airport to Sawantwadi is Belgaum, which is about 64 km away. Belgaum is connected to Mumbai and Bangalore by domestic flights. From Belgaum to Sawantwadi, taxi charge is about Rs 1300/-. Bangalore is the nearest International Airport, from where it requires about 12 hours travel to reach Sawantwadi by Taxi.

By Train : Nearest railhead is Samantha road railway station, which is 28 km away from Sawantwadi. Samantha is well connected to Belgaum, Bangalore and Hubli.

By BUS : State owned bus services are connecting Sawantwadi with many cities in Karnataka and Maharashtra. Tourist luxury buses are available from Bangalore, Mysore and Mumbai to Sawantwadi. Tourist bus costs about Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Hotel Shri Renuka Palace ; NH17, Main Road, NH 17, Mumbai Goa Hwy, Sawantwadi, Maharashtra 416510 ; Ph – 02363 274 777 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Mango ; Maharashtra State Highway 123, Sawantwadi, Maharashtra 416510 ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Pompous ; Sawantwadi Palace, NH 17, Mumbai Goa Hwy, Sawantwadi, Maharashtra 416510 ; Ph – 080 87 725255; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Naaz Restaurant ;  21/22 Rameshwar Plaza, Collage Road, Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg – 416510 ; M –  (91)-2363-273414, +(91)-9404473414 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

• Green Palace Restaurant ;  Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg – 416510 ; M –  (91)-9422054741 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

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• Malvani and Konkani Food. –  Pompous Restaurant ; Neat Moti Talav, Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg – 416510. ; Ph/M –  (91)-2363-272250 ; Cost –  N.A. ; Famous for – N.A.

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Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Sawantwadi is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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