Places to Visit in Sawantwadi - Things to Do / Sightseeing / Activity / Excursions in Sawantwadi

Sawantwadi is categorised as Business and Transit

Sawantwadi Railway Station (Nivalink Trip Dated - 29 August 2016)

Shilpagram Sawantwadi (Nivalink Trip Dated - 23 April 2009)

Shri Devi Mauli Temple Exterior

Sadguru Miyan Saheb Dargah

Velagar Beach

Ganesh Temple

Navadurga Temple

Reasons to Visit

Sawantwadi is a railhead on the Maharashtra – Goa border and is an access point to visit Vengurla Beach, Amboli Ghat, Aronda backwaters and Tiracol Fort (Goa).
Sawantwadi is renowned for lacquer ware, popularly known as Sawantwadi Lacquer Craft. Wooden toys and artificial fruit making are the other major activities.

Recommendations

Destinations for Transit stay on NH-17 - Mumbai - Goa highway"500 kms from Mumbai and 50+ kms short of Panjim, Sawantwadi is the last stopover option before getting into Goa. Sawantwadi is opted for a cheaper stay before one moves to expensive beach resorts of Goa the next day."
Destinations to visit in Konkan for Authentic Homestays"Swantwadi is home to Nandan Farms and Dwarka Homestay. Both are set in fruit plantations offering guests a personalised homely hospitality."
Airports and Access Points in Maharashtra"Sawantwadi Railway station offers a convenient access point to visit Beach getaway of Vengurla (20 kms) and Hillside getaway of Amboli (25 kms)."

Access Information

Nearest Airport -Dabolim (86 kms), Belgaum (100 kms), Kolhapur (148 kms)
Nearest Railway Station - Sawantwadi
Sawantwadi is connected by Day train with Mumbai
Sawantwadi is connected by Overnight train with Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune, Ahmedabad
Sawantwadi is connected by Day bus with Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad
Sawantwadi is connected by Overnight Bus with Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad

Sawantwadi has 3 Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink

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Getaway (1-3 nights)	1

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Sindhudurg Pilgrimage (3 Nights)

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Wildlife Excursion	1

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Wildlife Excursion

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Snake Excursion at Amboli	Rs. 2900

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Destination Ideas

Art and Craft in Sindhudurg
Ethnic Cuisine in Sindhudurg
Sindhudurg Getaway

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Places to Visit

Name	Description	Category	Sub-Category	Distance(Kms)
Shri Devi Mauli Temple Sonurli	Shri Devi Mauli temple at Sonurli near Sawantwadi is a local pilgrim centre and known as South Konkans Pandharpur	Temple or Holy Place	Devi Temple	5
Sadguru Miyan Saheb Dargah	Sadguru Miyan Saheb was a sufi saint whose dargah has been built by devotees near Sawantwadi. It is renowned and visited by devotees from all faith.	Mosque or Dargah	Dargah	5

Excursion

Name	Description	Category	Sub-Category	Distance(Kms)
Amboli Ghat	Amboli Ghat lies on Sawantwadi - Amboli - Belgaum route and offers guests stunning views of the thickly forested valleys around. The area becomes very misty and visibility becomes poor during monsoon. Numerous waterfalls spring up spontaneously enroute during monsoon.	View Point	Valley Views	15
Aronda Backwaters	A scenic backwaters area right on the border or Maharashtra and Goa at a few kms from Tiracol (Goa) and Sawantwadi (Maharashtra).	View Point	Lake Views	26
Amboli Waterfall	A waterfall just 3 kms from town centre and a popular visit option. Waterfall is at its best during monsoon.	Natural Wonders	Waterfall	28
Shiroda Velagar Beach	Shiroda Velagar beach is an idyllic beach near Vengurla that is characterised by clean beach with casuarina trees around it.	View Point	Sea or Ocean or Beach	28
Sagareshwar Beach	Sagareshwar is an idyllic beach at 4 kms from Vengurla.	View Point	Sea or Ocean or Beach	30
Ganesh Temple Redi	Redi is a coastal hamlet at 20 kms from Vengurla and home to an ancient Lord Ganesha Temple. The temple is well visited all through the year by pilgrims.	Temple or Holy Place	Lord Ganesha	35
Navadurga Temple Redi	Navadurga Temple is an ancient temple at Redi near Vengurla that is visited by locals and pilgrims all round the year.	Temple or Holy Place	Devi Temple	35

Destinations within reach from Sawantwadi

Kudal ( 20 Km )

Kudal lies in NH-17 and from where coastal hamlets of Malvan and Tarkarli are accessible. more
Vengurla ( 27 Km )

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Aronda ( 27 Km )

Aronda is situated at the south of Maharashtra on the Goa border and is home to Lotus backwater more

Amboli ( 31 Km )

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Oros ( 32 Km )

Oros lies on the NH-17 (Mumbai - Goa highway) in the Malvan / Sindhudurg area of Konkan region few more
Tiracol ( 33 Km )

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Bhogwe ( 40 Km )

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Siolim ( 43 Km )

Siolim in North Goa is home to rural riverside ambience and some authentic heritage more
Anjuna ( 49 Km )

Anjuna and Vagator are hamlets that are opted for a quiet time away from crowd and buzz that Baga more

Malvan ( 51 Km )

Malvan is a compact town situated on the coast of Western India and boasts some beautiful beaches. more
Tarkarli ( 52 Km )

Malvan and neighboring Tarkarli (5 kms) are renowned for its coastal cuisine and scuba diving. more
Kankavli ( 53 Km )

Kankavali is transit point on the Mumbai-Goa highway at about 450 kms from Mumbai (8 hours drive). more

North Goa ( 54 Km )

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Panjim ( 60 Km )

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Chorla Ghats ( 76 Km )

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Shirgaon ( 82 Km )

Shirgaon lies off Mumbai - Goa highway (NH-17) and offers guests Konkan countryside experience. more
Dabolim ( 86 Km )

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Ponda ( 88 Km )

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Madgaon ( 90 Km )

Madgaon is the largest city in South Goa and 2nd largest town in entire Goa after more
South Goa ( 91 Km )

South Goa (Arossim to Mobor) (unlike North Goa) is known for its peace, greenery, Village-like more
Belgaum ( 100 Km )

Belgaum is the third largest town in Karnataka on the Northern tip and access point for Amboli, more

Devgad ( 102 Km )

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Canacona ( 129 Km )

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Kolhapur ( 148 Km )

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Dudhsagar ( 148 Km )

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Karwar ( 162 Km )

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Hubli ( 174 Km )

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Dharwad ( 174 Km )

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Ratnagiri ( 176 Km )

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Dandeli ( 180 Km )

Dandeli is a tropical rain forest located on the northern tip of Karnataka adjacent to Goa Border, more

Amba Ghat ( 183 Km )

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Sangameshwar ( 192 Km )

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Ankola ( 194 Km )

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Ganapatipule ( 201 Km )

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Kumta ( 233 Km )

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Chiplun ( 237 Km )

Chiplun is a riverside getaway situated on the Mumbai-Goa Highway. more

Yellapur ( 253 Km )

Yelllapur is a nature centric getaway on the Ankola (NH-17) - Hubli route a about 65 kms from more
Gadag ( 259 Km )

Gadag is a town lies on the Hubli - Hospet route and visited for guests in transit, business more
Satara ( 267 Km )

Satara is a district town and a stopover on Mumbai - Pune - Bangalore highway more

Bijapur ( 279 Km )

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Murudeshwar ( 279 Km )

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Wai ( 300 Km )

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Baindur ( 309 Km )

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Mahad ( 323 Km )

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Maravanthe ( 325 Km )

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Kundapura ( 342 Km )

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Hospet ( 351 Km )

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Kolad ( 375 Km )

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Solapur ( 375 Km )

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Pune ( 377 Km )

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Nagothane ( 393 Km )

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Pali (Maharashtra) ( 398 Km )

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Chitradurga ( 401 Km )

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Shimoga ( 407 Km )

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Tuljapur ( 418 Km )

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Moodbidri ( 432 Km )

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Mangalore ( 433 Km )

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Lonavala ( 438 Km )

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Khandala ( 441 Km )

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Manchar ( 446 Km )

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Locality Name	Description	Suitable For	Hotels (Nos)
Near town centre	Farms around town centre are full of Mango, cashew, coconut, banana and pineapple plantations	Getaway/Experiential	2
Railway Station	8 kms from town centre and Mumbai Goa highway (NH-17)	Transit/Business/Holiday	-
Town Centre	Typical tier III town on Mumbai - Goa highway (NH-17)	Transit/Business/Holiday	-

Nearest Airport in Sawantwadi

Dabolim Airport ( GOI ) , Dabolim-86 Kms

Railway Stations in Sawantwadi

Sawantwadi Road ( SWV ), Sawantwadi

Recommended travel connections to Sawantwadi from Major Cities.

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