Sawantwadi: Capital of the eponymous former princely state

Capital of the eponymous former princely state, Sawantwadi lies off the Konkan coast in southern Maharashtra, just north of Goa. Amidst the town is the Sawantwadi Palace, built at the turn of the 18th century by Khem Sawant III, overlooking the placid Moti Talav Lake. Spread over six and a half acres, the estate is home to several buildings in red laterite stone contrasting vividly against the green coconut, jamun and mango trees. While the royal family continues to reside in one section, a ... Sawantwadi Tourism: Tripadvisor has 858 reviews of Sawantwadi Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Sawantwadi Tourism resource. See most popular tourist places to visit in Sawantwadi, top things to do, shopping and nightlife in Sawantwadi, find entry timings, fees about various attractions in Sawantwadi, Maharashtra Sawantwadi - a small town in Maharashtra on its Konkan coast is a folk art hub that still has patronage from the erstwhile royal family.