Sawantwadi was formerly the capital of the Sawantwadi State ruled by the Sawant Bhonsle royal clan of the Marathas. The palace of Maharaja of Sawantwadi is still in a good condition. In Swantwadi most of houses are made up of red stones and slide roof specially built for rainy season. Most of population dependent on farming and fishing. Nearby area is covered by dense rainforests and suitable inhabitat for wild animals like leopard, wild cats, wild hen. Sawantwadi is known for its colourfully painted wooden toys, handicrafts, hand-made cards. Wooden toys is one of the traditional art in Sawatwadi and made unique identity of Sawantwadi in Maharashtra state.
Tourist Attractions
Sawantwadi Palace, Wooden Toys, Moti Talao, Temples
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station : Sawantwadi            Nearest Airport : Sindhudurg 44 km, Panaji (Goa) 60 km
Nearby Cities : Panaji (Goa) 60 km, Kolhapur 150 km
Nearby Tourist Places
Malvan - Tarkarli 54 km, Bhogwe 49 km, Vengurla 25 km, Amboli 31 km