Sawantwadi, India

A relatively small town in the state of Maharashtra, Sawantwadi is a typical Konkan town with a lot of natural charm. The place is made attractive by a number of pretty lakes, deep woods, rolling hills and an enchanting tranquility. Blessed by nature, Sawantwadi is home to a wide variety of rare animals and birds. A lesser known fact about Sawantwadi is that it is a good market for coconuts, cashew nuts, beetle nuts and crafted wooden items. The Shilpa Gram in Sawantwadi is a good platform for local artisans to display their art. Not a place to find many big names in hotels, yet there is not dearth of staying options in Sawantwadi. There are enough hotels in Sawantwadi to suit the needs and preferences of all kinds of tourists to the town.