Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
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This district headquarters on the Konkan coast known for its very own brand of the king of fruits Mango, named ‘Ratnagiri Hapus’, is a fantastic tourist place for all seasons. The mix of heritage, adventure, divinity, history, and nature is too inviting to ignore for anyone looking for a good getaway. The fascinating countryside of Ratnagiri is a marvellous place to venture into. The town has left a rich legacy in the freedom struggle of India and the history of the place makes up an invigorating narrative for history buffs. The city was once considered an isolated place because of the unscalable natural barriers surrounding it and it is for this very reason the areas of the district bordering Kolhapur and Pune districts are sought-after destinations for nature lovers. It is a heady mix of tourism elements that makes Ratnagiri stand apart. Ratnagiri is located about 320 kilometres from Mumbai, capital of Maharashtra state and is well connected by rail route and by air as well.
Nearby Places to See
Ratnadurg Fort
Located on a high cliff overlooking the sea, the surviving walls and bastions give a clear indication of how great the fort once was. Built during the 16th century, the fort is spread over an area of about 125 acres. Locals refer to it as the Bhagavati fort due to the presence of Bhagavati (Durga) Devi temple in the fort.
Located on a high cliff overlooking the sea, the surviving walls and bastions give a clear indication of how great the fort once was. Built during the 16th century, the fort is spread over an area of about 125 acres. Locals refer to it as the Bhagavati fort due to the presence of Bhagavati (Durga) Devi temple in the fort.
Tilak Ali Museum
Located within the city of Ratnagiri, the house where freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak spent his childhood is now a museum. The museum beautifully showcases his life journey, achievements and struggles.
Located within the city of Ratnagiri, the house where freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak spent his childhood is now a museum. The museum beautifully showcases his life journey, achievements and struggles.
Jaigad Fort
Located in Jaigad town, about 45 kilometres from Ratnagiri and 20 kilometres from Ganapatipule, this small fort is on the banks of a river overlooking the meeting point of the river and sea. The fort has great views of the river, sea and the villages around. Many ancient structures can be viewed inside the fort apart from a Devi temple.
Located in Jaigad town, about 45 kilometres from Ratnagiri and 20 kilometres from Ganapatipule, this small fort is on the banks of a river overlooking the meeting point of the river and sea. The fort has great views of the river, sea and the villages around. Many ancient structures can be viewed inside the fort apart from a Devi temple.
Ratnagiri Marine Fish Museum
Established in 1985, this museum is one place not to miss while in Ratnagiri. A variety of seawater and freshwater creatures are on display here. The main attraction of the museum is an original length skeleton of a whale.
Established in 1985, this museum is one place not to miss while in Ratnagiri. A variety of seawater and freshwater creatures are on display here. The main attraction of the museum is an original length skeleton of a whale.
Beaches
There are many beautiful and famous beaches stretching from Ratnagiri towards Jaidurg in the north and towards Ganeshgule village in the south. Many of these beaches around Ganapatipule, Bhatye, Malgund, Mirkarwada, Mandvi, Velneshwar, and Ratnagiri are great places to visit. All along the coast, there are clean beaches nestled between outstretched hills.
There are many beautiful and famous beaches stretching from Ratnagiri towards Jaidurg in the north and towards Ganeshgule village in the south. Many of these beaches around Ganapatipule, Bhatye, Malgund, Mirkarwada, Mandvi, Velneshwar, and Ratnagiri are great places to visit. All along the coast, there are clean beaches nestled between outstretched hills.
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