Places to Visit in Ratnagiri

Top attractions and must-see spots in Ratnagiri

  • Bhagwati Temple, Ratnadurga Fort

    Ancient temple inside Ratnadurga Fort dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, among Maharashtra's older coastal shrines.

  • Ganpatipule Beach

    A clean beach with a revered Ganpati temple by the shore.

  • Jaigad Fort and Lighthouse

    Sixteenth century coastal fort near Jaigad creek with a lighthouse offering wide Arabian Sea views.

  • Marine Biological Research Station Museum

    Marine museum in Ratnagiri displaying seahorses, lionfish, turtles and other Konkan coast marine life.

  • Marleshwar Temple

    Cave temple near Sangameshwar linked with cobras coexisting peacefully near the Shivling, called Konkan's Trimbakeshwar.

  • Ratnadurga Fort

    Coastal fort with sea on three sides, housing the Bhagwati Temple and a working lighthouse.

  • Ratnagiri Local Market

    Town market known for Alphonso mangoes, cashews, kokum products and Konkan handicrafts.

  • Sri Kanakaditya Temple

    Rare Sun god temple in Ratnagiri district with an 800 year old black stone idol, famous for its chariot festival.

  • Swami Swaroopanand Samadhi Math, Pawas

    Spiritual complex at Pawas housing the samadhi of Swami Swaroopanand, popular with devotees and peace seekers.

  • Swayambhu Ganapati Temple, Ganpatipule

    400 year old self manifested Ganesha shrine on Ganpatipule beach, among Konkan's most visited temples.

  • Thiba Palace

    1910 palace built for Burma's exiled King Thibaw, blending colonial and Indian styles overlooking the sea.

  • Tilak Ali Museum

    Ancestral home of freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak, now a heritage museum in Ratnagiri town.

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