Sawantwadi Palace blends European architecture with Maratha craftsmanship

Sawantwadi Palace in Maharashtra's Konkan region is a 270-year-old royal residence built by Khem Sawant III.

It blends European architecture with Maratha craftsmanship and features a unique engraved zinc ceiling in the Darbar Hall.

The palace preserves Ganjifa art, a traditional hand-painted card game depicting avatars of Lord Vishnu.

The royal family operates parts of the estate as a boutique art hotel offering authentic Konkani cuisine.