Ratnagiri Sightseeing Tourist Places

Shri Zari Vinayak Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, located in Kurli, Maharashtra. Situated near the Bhatye beach, the temple is accessible via the Ratnagiri-Pavas Road.

Thiba palace was built by British Government to keep the former king of Brahmadesh (Now Myanmar) Thabba Min in house arrest. It was built in the year 1910.

Ratnagiri Fort, also called Ratnadurg Fort or Bhagawati Fort, is a fort located 2 km from Ratnagiri, in Ratnagiri district. The fort is a main tourist attraction due to the Bhagawati Temple inside the fort.

Purnagad Fort is a fort located 25 km from Ratnagiri, in Ratnagiri district This fort is very small but an important fort in Ratnagiri district for Kanhoji Angre's Navy that evolved as the modern Indian Navy. The Fort is spread over 22 acres and located on a northern hill on Muchkundi River.

The Swami Swaroopanand Samadhi Math is a religious and spacious temple. This religious place houses the Samadhi of Guru Swariipananda.

Marleshwar is a place in Sangameshwar subdivision of Ratnagiri Districtin the Indian state of Maharashtra. Marleshwar is very much popular for the Cave Shiva Temple where one can see venomous snakes who do not bite the devotees.

Birthplace of Lokmanya Tilak (Bal Gangadhar Tilak ,23 July 1856 – 1 August 1920). He was an Indian nationalist, journalist, teacher, social reformer, lawyer and popular leader of the Indian Independence Movement. He was born in this place and lived there till the age of 10. 

Kasheli beach, also known as 'Devghali beach' is a must go place to visit for the nature lovers! This place has a unique combination of hills and sea together.

A small and very old temple of Lord Shiva. The place is very peaceful, calm and you could easily spend some time inside the temple, filling up your energy 

This temple is a peaceful and calm place set aside for Lord Ganesha worship. It combines modern construction with old age traditions while providing fantastic scenery. Both tourists and locals are welcome here.

The beach is surrounded by lush green hills & trees. A well-maintained pine forest is a key to happiness. The entrance through the green tall trees leads to the vast expanse of the Arabian Sea. A turtle conservation project is ongoing at this very beach.

Ganpatipule is a town on the Konkan Coast of western India. It’s known for its beaches, such as Ganpatipule Beach and nearby Aare Ware Beach. On Ganpatipule Beach, the centuries-old Swayambhu Ganpati Temple is a pilgrimage site and houses a large orange statue of Ganesh. 

Ganeshghule Beach is good place to visit with friends. Located at a short drive from Ratnagiri, this is a cool calm place with very little commercialisation.

This place has 15 and entry fee. It is worthwhile. There were many fish Freshwater and seawater.there were sea horses. There were 2 big turtles and a crocodile and preserved dprcimines . There is a shark or dolphin Skelton too which is pretty huge place has small boat ride and a pond too. 

This beach is suitable only for a daytime visit. It is spacious, clean and not crowded. But it is not lit at night. So it is dark and deserted in the evening.

Bhandarpule is one of the lesser-known yet stunning beaches along the western coast of Maharashtra. Located just 4 km from Ganpatipule, 

Aare Ware Beach is a picturesque and relatively secluded beach located in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, near the famous tourist spot of Ganpatipule. It is known for its beautiful scenery, tranquil atmosphere, and winding coastal road offering stunning views.

The Ganpatipule Mandir, also known as the Swayambhu Ganpati Temple, is a 400-year-old temple in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, housing a self-created (swayambhu) Lord Ganesha idol discovered 1600 years ago.