Ratnagiri is the headquarters of Ratnagiri in Maharashtra. It is a port city located on the coastal Maharashtra. It is a typical coastal city selling Alphanso mangoes in the hot seasons. Coconut, cashew and mango plantations are rich in this area.
Ratnagiri was the place where the Burmese Royal couples had been put in house arrest. The Thibaw Palace, which was built for the estranged royalty stands as a monument now.
If you wish to visit Ganapathipule, one of the serene beaches of Maharashtra, you will have to go via Ratnagiri. The beach is situated at about 21 km from Ratnagiri. Malgund, near Ganapathipule houses the ancestral home of poet Keshavasut. Kehsavsut was a famous Marathi poet. His residence has been converted into a memorial now.
Ratnagiri district borders Raigad, Sindhudurg, Satara, Sangli and Kolhapur districts. It is an important district in the Konkan region. A nuclear power project is located in this district. Konkani and Marathi are spoken here.
The city displays both Hindu (Konkani) and Muslim culture. It means it is the best place to relish Konkani food, especially fish curry and ‘solkhadi’ (a drink prepared by using Kokum).
How to reach:
It is well connected by road and railways. It is an important station on the Konkan Railway line. Pune and Kolhapur are nearest stations on this route. Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune are well connected by train.
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Places of interest:
Ratnagiri houses the Thibaw Palace. At present, visitors are not allowed to see that.
Explore beaches. You would be enthralled by the less crowded, pristine beaches near Ratnagiri. Mandavi beach, Bhatye beach, Mirkarwada beach and Ganapathipule beach –these are some beaches to be visited.
Ganapathipule is the most visited place. MTDC provided seaside rooms and cottages. Book taxi and hotel rooms in advance during holiday seasons. The place is also famous for an ancient Ganesh Mandir. Jaigad, Raigad, and Ratna Durg are some nearby forts.
