Mr. Omkar Gawade, of Bagayatdar Farmstay, received the Best Emerging Farm Stay Entrepreneur award at the Maharashtra Excellence Awards and Conclave 2026. The event was held on August 22, 2026, at Sayaji Hotel, Wakad, Pune, and was organized by Insights Success and powered by Insights Excellence Awards. Marathi actress Nivedita Saraf attended as Chief Guest. The award recognizes Gawade’s work in running Bagayatdar Farmstay, an eco-tourism property based in Zolambe, Sawantwadi, in the Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra.
Bagayatdar Farmstay operates as a farm-based stay option, offering guests a hands-on rural experience built around agriculture and everyday life in the Konkan region. Visitors to the property get a chance to step away from city routines and spend time closer to farming activities, local food, and the natural surroundings of Sindhudurg. The property has built a strong reputation among guests, holding a 4.9 out of 5 rating based on customer reviews collected over time. Chief Guest Nivedita Saraf, known for her long career in Marathi cinema and theater, was present at the event, and her attendance added a note of recognition to a ceremony that brought together achievers from different fields.
Running a farmstay in a region like Sindhudurg often means balancing guest experience with the everyday realities of agricultural life, and Gawade’s continued involvement in the property points to a hands-on approach to hospitality, one where farming and tourism work together rather than as separate activities. This has helped Bagayatdar Farmstay build a name among travelers looking for an authentic, rural stay experience in the Konkan belt, drawing visitors from nearby cities as well as those traveling from farther afield for a change of pace.
As Sindhudurg continues to draw attention as a growing destination for offbeat, nature-based tourism, ventures like Bagayatdar Farmstay have played a part in shaping how visitors experience the region, moving beyond standard sightseeing toward stays that offer a closer connection to local land and lifestyle. Gawade’s continued work in this space reflects a steady, ground-level effort to keep the farmstay model relevant as more travelers look for this kind of experience.
The Best Emerging Farm Stay Entrepreneur award adds to the recognition Bagayatdar Farmstay has built through its work at the Maharashtra Excellence Awards and Conclave 2026. It reflects the trust guests have placed in the property’s approach to rural hospitality and farm-based tourism.
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