Moti Talav,Maharashtra,India

Located in Sawantwadi City, Moti Lake or Moti Talao is a scenic attraction. The lake, on the foot of Western Ghats is surrounded by hills and greenery on all sides.

The Province had decided to crate two palaces for the Emperor and thus started the work of excavation which resulted in creation of this beautiful lake as a reservoir of water was created. Well, the lucky workers made a killing as they were paid or presented with Moti (Pearls) for the wonderful job done by them. So that’s how the lake came to be known as Moti (Pearl) Talav (lake).

The water sports activities such as boating, swimming and paddles, provide thrills that are unmatched. The access to the Talao is open 24 hours however it is advisable to visit during 9 am - 8.30 pm to enjoy optimum fun.

Moti Talav is a beautiful lake with a garden that reflects elegance and imperial influence. The place is a popular spot of Sawantwadi and people visit the places in large numbers to enjoy the pleasant natural surroundings.

How to  Reach

By  Air

Located at a distance of about 22.4 km from Sawantwadi, Dabolim is the nearest airport that operates as civil enclave as well as military airbase. Several air operators connect the city of Sawantwadi to different parts of the world. Cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata have direct flights from Sawantwadi. Taxis as well as cab facilities are available for various destinations. There are no problems as such regarding how to reach Sawantwadi.

Nearest Airport : Dabolim Airport, Goa

By Rail

Situated at a distance of 28 km away from Sawantwadi, Samantha road railway station is the main station that connects the city to various cities like Belgaum, Bangalore and Hubli. Travelling by train is an affordable option for travelling to this destination.

By Road

M.S.R.T.C. (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation) is the state owned bus provider that provides different types of buses like A/C, Volvo, Deluxe buses for travelling to different cities of the state. Travelling by road proves to be a convenient and affordable option for travelling. There are a number of private bus operators that are providing the buses services to Sawantwadi. Kolhapur (148 km), Goa (50 km), Margao (88 km) and Ratnagiri (175 km) are some of the cities near Sawantwadi.