Whispers of the Konkan: A Journey into Sawantwadi (Any Dates Through the Season)

Sawantwadi is a town full of stories, colours, and tradition. From royal palaces to hand-painted Ganjifa cards, from quiet courtyards to lively kitchens, this 4-day journey gives you a chance to experience the Konkan in its most personal form. You’ll stay at a heritage palace, meet local artists, enjoy delicious home-style meals, and explore the beauty and culture of this peaceful corner of Maharashtra.

What to Expect

A slow, artful journey into the cultural core of the Konkan coast. Expect mornings inside a royal palace surrounded by Ganjifa paintings, afternoons with local craftspeople and puppeteers, and evenings filled with quiet walks and coastal flavours. With heritage accommodations, hands-on workshops, and meaningful conversations, this is a rare glimpse into living tradition—wrapped in comfort, beauty, and depth.

What This Experience Includes

• Palace Heritage & Living History: Stay at the Sawantwadi Palace Boutique Art Hotel and explore its Darbar Hall, museum, and stories of the Sawant Bhonsle royal family.
• Ganjifa Art Revival: Meet Ganjifa painters in their ateliers and take part in a hands-on workshop to learn this intricate storytelling art form.
• Coastal Flavours: Enjoy a private farm-to-table lunch with a Sawantwadikar known for traditional Konkan cooking and warm hospitality.
• Craft & Performance: Travel to Pinguli village to witness shadow puppetry rooted in Maharashtra’s folk legacy.
• Nature & Forts: Drive through the misty Amboli Ghats and take a boat to Sindhudurg Fort—steeped in Maratha history and sea breezes.
• Town Walks & Goa Extension: Stroll through Sawantwadi’s artisanal lanes and end your journey with a curated heritage walk in Goa.

Event Details

• Dates: Any Dates Through The Season (Custom dates available based on group size and accommodation availability)
• Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
• Location: Sawantwadi, Maharashtra

Who Should Join?

• Curious travelers who crave slow, culturally immersive journeys.
• Art and craft enthusiasts eager to explore Ganjifa painting, puppetry, and traditional Konkan artistry.
• Food lovers looking to discover authentic, home-style coastal cuisine.
• History and heritage buffs interested in royal stories, Maratha forts, and hidden townscapes.
• Anyone seeking meaningful connections, hands-on experiences, and a peaceful escape into the heart of the Konkan.

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