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Some of the main attractions of Ratnagiri include the Parashuram Temple; Pawas ashram, which was the home of the great Swami Swaroopanand; and caves of Chiplun.
The Ratnadurg fort which was built by the Bahamanis, and later captured by Shivaji, is also a popular place. It lies on the seashore and is surrounded by the water during high tide. It has an ancient temple called the Bhagwati Mandir inside it.
One of the state's best beaches, Ganapatiphule is about 25 km from Ratnagiri. Its water is known for its clarity and the beaches are among the cleanest in the country.
Other Activities:
Backwater cruises on the Jaigad Jetty around the 17th century historical fort of Jaigad, is popular with many tourists.
On the shopping front, must buys are Alphanso mangoes in season and cashew nuts.
One can also visit the Mud Apple and Coconut plantation made on black solid rock.
Ratnagiri is located in the Konkan region, along the southwestern part of Maharashtra on the Arabian Sea Coast. It lies surrounded by the Sahyadri ranges and was once the administrative capital of the Bijapur rulers. Ratnagiri is also one of the important ports of the Konkan coast. It has a palace where the last king of Burma, Thibaw, and later Veer Savarkar, the freedom fighter were confined. |
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