Mapusa to Sawantwadi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mapusa, Goa to Sawantwadi, Maharashtra.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Mapusa to Sawantwadi
45 km · ~54m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Mapusa
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
45 km · 54m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SawantwadiSawantwadi, Maharashtra
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Mapusa to Sawantwadi
45 km · ~1h · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Mapusa
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mapusa. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mapusa → Sawantwadi
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~45 km
~1h|Tentative fare ₹50–₹180
- Arrive in Sawantwadi
Sawantwadi, Maharashtra
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Mapusa to Sawantwadi
Nearest railway stations: Thivim for Mapusa, Sawantwadi Road for Sawantwadi.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Mapusa to Sawantwadi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Mapusa to Sawantwadi is about 45 km by road, roughly 0.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 45 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,855 · Ertiga ₹7,430 · Innova ₹7,745 · Innova Crysta ₹9,570 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,100
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹50 · AC Seater ₹80 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹70 · AC Sleeper ₹100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹180
- Train: Sleeper ₹60 · Economy ₹80 · Third AC ₹90 · Second AC ₹120 · First AC ₹160
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Things to Do in Sawantwadi
Explore Moti Talao Lake and the lakeside promenade
Take a leisurely walk around the serene Moti Talao, a large artificial lake at the heart of Sawantwadi, flanked by the palace on one side and old bazaar streets on the…
1 hour
Tour the Sawantwadi Palace (Rajwada) and its museum
Step inside the 18th-century royal residence of the Sawant Bhonsle dynasty, which still houses family heirlooms, vintage furniture, and a small museum displaying old…
2 hours
Visit the Shree Sateri Shikhar Shinganapur Temple
Drive about 12 km to this hilltop temple dedicated to Goddess Sateri, a revered local deity, offering panoramic views of the surrounding Sahyadri foothills and paddy…
2 hours (including travel)
Watch artisans craft Ganjifa cards at the Royal Workshop
Visit the workshop inside the Sawantwadi Palace complex, where master craftsmen paint the traditional circular Ganjifa playing cards using natural dyes and gold leaf, a…
1.5 hours
Browse the Moti Talao market for wooden toys and lacquerware
Walk through the narrow lanes near the lake where local families still sell hand-turned wooden toys, kitchenware, and bangles coated in bright natural lacquer. You can…
1 hour
Hike to the Amboli Ghat viewpoint (via Sawantwadi)
Take a short 25-minute drive to the edge of the Amboli Ghat, a scenic mountain pass that drops into the Konkan coast. From the roadside viewpoint, you can see layered…
2 hours (including drive and stops)
Suggested Sawantwadi Itinerary
Day 1Day 1
- Visit the Sawantwadi Palace and its craft workshop; watch artisans paint Ganjifa cards and carve wooden toys (ask for a live…
- Walk through the palace’s small museum and garden, learning about the royal Bhonsle family’s patronage.
- Stroll around Moti Talao lake at sunset, then browse the nearby market for hand-painted toys and card sets as souvenirs.
Day 2Day 2
- Morning trip to Banda village (about 10 km) to see cooperative workshops making wooden toys, bowls, and bangles; try a hands-on…
- Visit the Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple in Banda, a serene 17th-century shrine with carved pillars.
- Afternoon drive to Shiroda (20 km) to see the ancient Shiroda Ganpati Temple and the nearby Vetal Hill viewpoint for coastal…
Day 3Day 3
- Morning visit to the Sawantwadi Palace’s private forest trail (if open), or the nearby Amboli Ghat (30 km) for misty viewpoints…
- Explore the ruined Mansantoshi Fort on a hilltop (20-minute easy climb), offering panoramic views of the Western Ghats.
- Return to town for a final visit to the Ganjifa Art Gallery near the palace, where you can watch a card-painting session and buy…
Food & Rest Stops in Sawantwadi
- Flavours Fastfood Centre0.5 km from centre
- Shreeharsh Family Restaurant1.5 km from centre
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