Ratnagiri
Ratnagiri (रत्नागिरी) is in the South Konkan region of Maharashtra, Western India.
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Map of Ratnagiri
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Thibaw Palace. The last Burmese king Thibaw was imprisoned in this palace by the British, built in Pagoda style. The Government has given up part of this palace for a Polytechnic.
- 6 Tilak's birthplace. The great Indian freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak's birthplace.
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- Best Western Blue Ocean Resort & Spa, S No 127 Malgund, ☏ +91 2357 235388. Resort on the beach.
- Hotel Prabha. It has a restaurant also. Good rooms and good service.
- Hotel Prasad. It is a safe place in the center of the city.
- Kohinoor Samudra Beach Resort, Bhatye, Ratnagiri - Pawas coastal Highway, ☏ +91 7272829999, +91 8691030934, samudra@kohinoorhotels.com. Free Wi-Fi and parking. Rooms are fully air-conditioned with some having beach views. Complimentary breakfast.
- Cherilyn Monta Resort, Plot No. 305 (B), Gorulewadi, Ozer Junction, Oni, Tal. - Rajapur. Spacious rooms, villas and various activities.
- Dio Regaalo Theme Resort. Dio Regaalo Theme Resort offers 15 rooms, each with a unique theme. The resort also has a swimming pool and a ship-themed restaurant.
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- Marleshwar, known for its cave temple, is further inland