Sawantwadi Tourism

Sawantwadi Tourism Sawantwadi is a scenic town situated in the Konkan region of Maharashtra in the Sindhudurg district. It is located on the National Highway (NH17) that connects Mumbai and Goa. It is popular stop for people commuting to Mumbai or Goa for refreshment and rest. It is closely built town where everything is situated near each other making it an ideal pitstop for tourists. Download Sawantwadi PDF Guide > What's Great? Sawantwadi is a beautiful hill station with lush green forests and beautiful valleys. It is also famous for its wooden handicrafts and toys. What's not so Great? Having a tropical climate, it is very humid and hence, preparation must be done accordingly. For Whom Sawantwadi is a place for people looking for a getaway from the hustle bustle of the city, who love nature and lush greenery.

Exploring traditional culture at Sawantwadi Sawantwadi is a small picturesque town amidst the Sahyadri Hills and the Arabian Sea. Housed in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, it holds unique due to the centuries-old traditional art of making wooden toys, Ganjifas ( the name given to an ancient card game), and more. Some part of the town is now converted into a museum. It showcases lacquer artefacts, the Ganjifas, some stone images and also showcases a history of ancestors. The community of Sawantwadi specialises in the art of making toys out of wood. To buy wooden toys as well as other handicraft items including jewellery boxes, Ganjifa cards, popular exotic lacquer ware, hand-knit bags, purses, bamboo craft and earthen pottery, you can visit Chitarali.

One Day Itinerary Reach early morning to Sawantwadi, have a quick breakfast and head off to Sawantwadi Palace. You can explore the whole palace which showcases the regal lifestyle of the royalty of the 6th and 7th century. After that, you can go for boating in the Moti Talav nearby. It is a beautiful lake with an amazing view of the Palace. Later, you can visit the twin Manohar-Santoshgad forts which are separated by a narrow valley. When the sunset is due, you can head to the Narendra hills where you can enjoy with your loved ones against a beautifully scenic view. And finally, you can visit Chitarali where you can buy souvenirs. You can buy wooden toys, jewellery boxes, Ganjifa cards, exotic lacquerware, which Sawantwadi is well-known for.

Restaurants and Local Food in Sawantwadi The local cuisine here is that of Malvani food known for it's spicy food of curries and fries.Being close to the Konkan side and Goa, little of Konkani Cuisine as also seeped in, thus you can find konkani styled fishes and Kokum Juice which is refreshing juice to have during summers. View 7 Restaurants in Sawantwadi >>

Sep-Maris the best time to visit Sawantwadi Winters and the early summers are the best time to visit this place as mid-summers can get excruciatingly hot and the roadways aren't always in the best condition during monsoons. Hence, an ideal time to be in Sawantwadi is between the months of September and March. Weather in Sawantwadi Loading... Sawantwadi in Summer (March - May) Summertime, from March to May, bring a hot and humid weather. It is not a good time to visit this place since temperatures rise up to 38 degrees Celcius. Sawantwadi in Monsoon (June - November) From June to September, the city experiences more precipitation than most urban centres in India, due to the Western Ghats. However, it becomes occasional in October and November. Sawantwadi in Winter (December - February) December to February is the winter period in Sawantwadi. It is the best time to visit this place since it is dry and cooler, in comparison to the tropical humid weather that is experienced rest of the year. The temperature during this time ranges from maximum 30 degrees Celcius to minimum 19 degrees Celcius. Monthly Weather in Sawantwadi Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 15 31 February 17 33 March 19 35 April 21 37 May 23 35 June 22 29 July 22 27 August 21 28 September 21 28 October 19 30 November 17 31 December 17 31