LESTER GATE

Lester Gate is the entrance to the Royal Palace built in 1895, during the Khemraj dynasty.

THE ROYAL PALACE

 The palace was built in the era of the then King Khem Sawant Bhosale III (1755-1803). It will be converted to Heritage Hotel and will be a major tourist attraction.

Palace consists of the Residential Palace, Darbar Hall, Administrative Hall. A part of the Administrative Hall will be converted into a luxury hotel. The rooms will have beautiful view of lake.
 

MOTI TALAV

The pearly lake is surrounded by green hills and a belt of mango and palm trees. As the town is developed around this city, it is a good example of peripheral city in India.

Boating and water sports facilities, jogging tracks, lamp posts, fountains etc lure the public.

CHITNIS WADA

The Chitnis Wada was built in 1836. It is located in Juna Bazar Sawantwadi.
 

MATHI

The Mathis are the tombs of the Royal family.The area is hence known Mathewada  and marks the importance of these Mathis.

The "jatra" of Sawantwadi takes place in Mathewada near the temple of Bhagirathi. It is said that the jatra is to entertain the late members of the Royal Family.

SAWANTWADI MARKET

Tuesday is the Market Day of Sawantwadi. The market is situated in the heart of the city. Whole of the city comes alive with the frenzied activities in the market. It is also the centre for communication for the city dwellers.

ATMESHWAR TALI

300 years old Tali emphasizes presence of divine power. It is said that a disciple of  Lord Shiva, named Giri, was once very thirsty and unable to find any water struck  the trishul in the ground. The three holes thus made started oozing with water. The small lake formed by this water is called as Atmeshwar Tali.

It is unique water tank where water rises 10 fts. above ground level. It gets filled up to the brim and overflows. This Tali is also associated with Atmeshwar Mandir. This is also unique example where two Shiv-Lings are placed in one and only temple. It is the blessings of God to Sawantwadi and its citizens.

VITTHAL MANDIR

Formerly known as the "Padgaonkars' Vithoba Mandir", this temple is a place of great devotion for the entire city. Its 130 feet crest enchants the public and is visible from all the corners of the city.
A small and pleasant "Maruti mandir" is situated beside it.

HANUMAN MANDIR

The Hanuman Mandir is situated on the top of the hill Narendra and offers a marvellous view of the city. Narendra Garden is located near this temple. People of Sawantwadi are deeply associated with this religious place. It is also a popular picnic spot.

JAGANNATHRAO BHONSALE GARDEN & TOURIST RECEPTION CENTRE

A beautiful garden named after the veteran freedom fighter late Jagannathrao Bhonsale, is spread over area of 5 acres. The garden is divided into three parts. First part consists of beautiful landscaped lawns, tree plantation, water fall, fountains etc. The second part consists of Children Park. The third part consists of tourism related facilities like restaurant etc. Tourist Reception Centre has been developed by MTDC Ltd. near the Garden, on the bank of the lake. The Tourist Reception Centre consists of tourist information centre, toilet facilities, communication centre, resting room, overnight accommodation etc.

SHILPAGRAM

Shilpagram is a project sponsored by Govt. of India and implemented by MTDC Ltd. It is a village of crafts  where local manufacturers make and sell handicraft items like Ganjifa cards, jewelry boxes, traditional lacquerware,  bamboo craft, earthen pottery, hand-knit bags and purses. The tourists can actually watch the manufacturing of these articles. There are facilities like accommodation, amphitheatre for perform local arts.

The tourists can also benefit from the lake side resorts and a restaurant near Shilpagram.

RAGHUNATH MARKET

This is also an old structure built in 1891 and is owned by Municipal Council. The said structure will be transferred to MSSIDC to be run as Govt. Emporium. The emporium will have local handicrafts and jewelry for sale.
 

KOLGAON DARWAJA

This is  about a 200 year old structure and was the entry gate to Sawantwadi. It has been renovated to display pictures and photographs of historical events.