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Sawantwadi is located in Sindhudurg district, at an altitude of 690m.
Nestling in the Sahyadri Mountains, it is surrounded by thick forests and
verdant hills and valleys. There are numerous viewpoints that offer panoramic
vistas of the valley. Hiranya Keshi offers hours of fun for anglers. Nagarta
Falls and Narayangad are perfect for picnicking.
Sawantwadi was once the capital of Sindhudurg. The palace of the Maharaja of
Sawantwadi still exists here. Laquerware, wooden toys, and artificial fruit
making are major attractions of the place and have an international demand.
Tourists can enjoy the their trip to Sawantwadi through out the year, except
during monsoon. Other attractive places are the Moti Lake, Narendra Park, and
the Narendra hill. Besides this, Vithal temple, Hanuman temple, and Raghunath
market are the places to be seen.
Getting there :
By Air : Nearest airport is Belgaum at 64-km.
By Train : Nearest railway station is Sawantwadi at 28-km on Konkan Railway
By Road : State Transport and luxury buses run from Vengurla, Belgaum,
Sawantwadi and Ratnagiri to Amboli. The distance of various highways Mumbai-Amboli,
549-km; Pune-Amboli 390-km; Ratnagiri- Amboli, 215-km.
General Information :
Altitude: 690m
Best Time To Visit : Through Out The Year, Except During Monsoon
Languages : Marathi, Hindi and English.
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