Ratnagiri (रत्‍नागिरी) is in the Ratnagiri (district) of Maharashtra, Western India.

See

• 1 Bhagvati Bundar. An old harbour, no longer in use as such but, instead, as a good white sand beach. A good beach with black sand is Mandvi Bundar. (updated Feb 2018)
• Bhatyachi Khadi- Khadi. An area where river meets to sea. The village near this place is Bhatye, so known as Bhatyachi Khadi. The place is beautiful with a view of river & sea both. There is good casuarina cultivation on the sea shore. Also there is regional research centre for coconut & spices just near the casuarina plantation. 
• 2 Ganapatipule. A clean seashore and Ganpati temple, about 30 km North from Ratnagiri. This temple is reconstructed in Rajasthani stones and look. 

Thibaw Palace

• Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak Smarak. The monument and the home of a man who set off the 'Swadeshi Movement' and spearheaded the fight against the British Raj 
• Mirya Bunder. 
• 3 Patit Pawan Mandir. The temple built by Swatantryaveer Savarkar for patit class of people. 
• 4 Ratnadurga Fort. A fort covered by sea on 3 sides, with a temple of Goddess Bhagwati inside. 
• 5 Thebaw Palace. Burma King Thebaw was imprisoned in this palace, built in Pagoda style. The Government had given part of this palace for Polytechnic college. (updated Feb 2018)
• 6 Tilak's birthplace. The great Indian freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak's birthplace. 

Sleep

• Best Western Blue Ocean Resort & Spa, S No 127 Malgund, Ratnagiri, India 415612, ☏ +91 2357 235388. The Best Western Blue Ocean Resort and Spa is an oasis of relaxation located in Konkan-Ganpatipule-home of one of the most spectacular beaches along the Konkan court. With a spectacular, sun-kissed, white-sand beach with beautiful clear water hitting the shore, our hotel is unique with elements of glamour, beautiful landscaping, and tropical gardening. Even as you walk along the coastline, you will find beautiful flora and fauna, including coconut palms. We take pride in being an ecotel, as we follow environmentally-friendly practices. If you are a culinary enthusiast, enjoy the delicious seafood and fruits which are a specialty of our coastal resort. Be our guest and discover the charm of a blissful coastal life. 
• Hotel Prabha. It is the best place in Ratnagiri to stay. It has a restaurant also. Good rooms and good service. Its really wonderful to stay there. 
• Hotel Prasad. It is a safe place in the center of the city. 
• Kohinoor Samudra Beach Resort, Bhatye, Ratnagiri - Pawas coastal Highway, Ratnagiri - 415612, Maharashtra, India, ☏ +91 7272829999, +91 8691030934, samudra@kohinoorhotels.com. Free Wi-Fi and parking. Rooms are fully air-conditioned with some having sea and beach views. Complimentary breakfast. 

Go next

• Marleshwar, known for its cave temple, is further inland