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Why visit Ratnagiri
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Weather in Ratnagiri
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About Ratnagiri
Ratnagiri (IAST:Ratnāgirī; [ɾət̪n̪aːɡiɾiː]) is a port city on the Arabian Sea in Ratnagiri District in southwestern Maharashtra, India. The district is part of the Konkan division of Maharashtra. Known for the Hapus or Alphonso mangoes, it is sometimes colloquially referred to as the "Mango City".
From the Wikipedia article Ratnagiri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Ratnagiri on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes12
Mongini's Cake shop
Bakery
Circle, Shop No 7, Vyankatesh Executive Building Maruti Mandir,, Ratnagiri
Mo-Su 09:00-22:30
History
Archaeological evidence suggests the area around Ratnagiri has been settled for at least 12,000 years. It served as the administrative capital under the Sultanate of Bijapur, with its strategic location making it an important military and trade center. The Ratnadurg Fort, originally built by the Bijapur Sultanate, was reconstructed by Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1670, who turned it into a key coastal defense post.
In 1731, Ratnagiri came under the control of the Kingdom of Satara, marking the beginning of its integration into the Maratha Empire. Following the Third Anglo-Maratha War, the British annexed Ratnagiri to British India in 1818, further embedding it into the colonial structure.
Ratnagiri holds significant cultural importance as the birthplace of Indian freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, born on 23 July 1856. Tilak, an influential leader in India’s struggle for independence from the British, moved to Pune with his family at the age of 10. His early years in Ratnagiri influenced his later revolutionary thoughts.
The city was also a place of exile for King Thibaw of Burma after the British Empire annexed his country. In 1886, King Thibaw, along with his family, was exiled to Ratnagiri, where he lived the rest of his life under British surveillance. His residence, the Thibaw Palace, still stands as a symbol of this chapter in the city’s history.
From the History section of Ratnagiri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Aasra Lodge
Motel and hotel
Second Floor, Babusheth Sansare Complex, Second Floor, Babusheth Sansare Complex, Maruti Mandir,, Ratnagiri
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
GGPS Gurukul
School · 1.1 km
X8Q2+45M, Rajiwada X8Q2+45M, Rajiwada, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra 415612, Ratnagiri
Healthcare36
Dhanvantari Medico
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 km
Narhar Colony, Shivaji Nagar, Ratnagiri
Dr Radharani Patil Eye Specalist Hospital
Hospital · 0.9 km
Hathkambe Ratnagiri Road, Ratnagiri
Prime Diagnostics
Hospital · 1.1 km
Shivaji Nagar Bus Stop, राज्य महामार्ग क्र. २०४, Narhar Colony, Abhyudhya Nagar,, Ratnagiri
Map of Ratnagiri
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Getting there and nearby towns
Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 km away.
- Karle 2 km south, about 2 min by car
- Nachane 3 km east, about 3 min by car
- Kuwarbav 5 km east, about 5 min by car
- Lānja 29 km southeast, about 29 min by car
- Devrukh 33 km east, about 33 min by car
- Mākhjan 37 km northeast, about 37 min by car
- Rājāpur 43 km southeast, about 43 min by car
- Guhāgar 56 km north, about 56 min by car
- Chiplūn 64 km north, about 1 h by car
- Shahuwadi 68 km east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Thibaw Palace, sbc_ypr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Thiba Palace Ratnagiri - panoramio (1), Bharat Bang, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thiba Palace Ratnagiri - panoramio, Bharat Bang, CC BY-SA 3.0
- King Thibaw Tomb Complex in Ratnagiri 03, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King Thibaw Tomb Complex in Ratnagiri 04, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King Thibaw Tomb Complex in Ratnagiri 05, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King Thibaw Tomb Complex in Ratnagiri 07, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King Thibaw Tomb Complex in Ratnagiri 02, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King Thibaw Tomb Complex in Ratnagiri 06, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King Thibaw Tomb Complex in Ratnagiri 01, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rajiwada, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra 415612, India - panoramio (1), Swapnil Deorukhakar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rajiwada, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra 415612, India - panoramio (2), santoshkumar vijayan, CC BY 3.0
- Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India - panoramio, Swapnil Deorukhakar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rajiwada, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra 415612, India - panoramio, Swapnil Deorukhakar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Konkan - Train to Ratnagiri - Intro 20151216 (23970927946), urbzoo, CC BY 2.0
- Lokmanya Tilak Birthplace in Ratnagiri 08, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lokmanya Tilak Birthplace in Ratnagiri 06, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lokmanya Tilak Birthplace in Ratnagiri 10, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lokmanya Tilak Birthplace in Ratnagiri 03, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lokmanya Tilak Birthplace in Ratnagiri 05, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lokmanya Tilak Birthplace in Ratnagiri 02, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lokmanya Tilak Birthplace in Ratnagiri 07, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lokmanya Tilak Birthplace in Ratnagiri 09, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lokmanya Tilak Birthplace in Ratnagiri 01, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lokmanya Tilak Birthplace in Ratnagiri 04, Aniket Konkar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tower from Akashvani Kendra, Kaustubhkc12, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IMG 20171016 003422770 STEREO, Kaustubhkc12, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thiba Point, Kaustubhkc12, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thiba Palace, Kaustubhkc12, CC BY-SA 4.0
- कार्यशाळेत मार्गदर्शन, आर्या जोशी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- विकिपीडिया कार्यशाळा कोकण, आर्या जोशी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- कार्यशाळा सहभागी सदस्य, आर्या जोशी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- विकिपीडिया कार्यशाळा रत्नागिरी, आर्या जोशी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- नारळ संशोधन केंद्र रत्नागिरी, आर्या जोशी, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Samadhi of Mayaji Bhatkar (Mainak Bhandari) 02, Pratishkhedekar, CC BY 4.0
- Samadhi of Mayaji Bhatkar (Mainak Bhandari) 01, Pratishkhedekar, CC BY 4.0
- Homage to the Titanic (2809901377), Kristina D.C. Hoeppner from Wellington, New Zealand, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lone and dark night. - panoramio, Omar AV, CC BY 3.0
- After the garden, Arabian sea starts - panoramio, Omar AV, CC BY 3.0
- Toy train (2810748232), Kristina D.C. Hoeppner from Wellington, New Zealand, CC BY-SA 2.0
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