Sawantwadi Palace

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India /Maharashtra /Sindhudurg /Sawantwadi

NH 17, Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg, MH, India.
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Sawantwadi Palace was constructed by the earliest ruling family of Maharashtra, the Khem Sawants. The palace is believed to have been constructed between 1755 and 1803. The Lester Gate, constructed in 1895, is the entrance of the royal palace. The palace is entirely built using laterite stone and comprises residential areas, a darbar hall and an administrative hall. This palace holds displays of a vast collection of traditional lacquerware and artefacts. The set of furniture, board games, little dolls and paintings are also displayed in the museum. The walls of the palace are adorned with chitkaris. Paintings, wooden and clay artefacts and jewellery belonging to the Sawantwadi royal family, are exhibited in the palace. The Ganjifa Art, lacer work and woodwork paintings dating back to the 18th century are exhibited at the museum. The palace also organises training sessions and workshops for artisans.

Sawantwadi Palace

HistoryEdit

The palace was built by Khem Sawant Bhosale ruler of princely state Sunderwadi during 1755-1803. Entry gate (Lester gate) was built in 1895.

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October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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1-2 Hours.

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Coconut Creek Restaurant ; C/O Lotus Backwater Resort, At Post Aronda Kiran Pani, Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg – 416510 ; Ph/M – +(91)-2363-262470, +(91)-9823051550 ; Food Serve – South Indian.

How to ReachEdit

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Bus : Sindhudurg is located 130 km from Goa, 150 km from Ratnagiri and 535 km from Mumbai. Malvan is connected by direct ST bus services from Mumbai, Goa, Pune and Kolhapur.

Train : Sawantwadi Railway Station is the closest station to Malvan Jetty, lying 20 km away. It is well connected to cities like Mumbai, Pune, Goa, New Delhi and Ahmedabad. Auto-rickshaws and buses are available on route to Malvan Jetty. No taxis are available.

Air : Dabolim airport in Goa is the nearest airport located at a distance of 135 km from the Malvan Jetty. Taxis and buses are available. One must board a ferry at Malvan Jetty to reach the Sindhudurg.

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