| Lok Sabha Constituencies in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra (MP Constituencies) | Raigad Ratnagiri – Sindhudurg |
| MLA Assembly Constituencies in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra | Chiplun Dapoli Guhagar Rajapur Ratnagiri |
About Ratnagiri District :
Over 85% of the land surface in Ratnagiri district is hilly. All rivers in the district originate in the Sahyadri ranges and flow from east to west and merge in Arabian Sea.
It has 167 km long sea coast which contains many beaches, pats, and forts. 180 km long Sahyadri hill range, contains hills, hill forts, wild life and many places of scenic beauty. Number of creeks-ideal and safe for water sports, boating, fishing, swimming, camping etc.
Hills, sea shores, creeks, rivers, hot water springs, forests, water falls, religious places attract tourists pilgrims from great distance.
Alphonsa Mangoes [Hapus], Cashewnut, Kokum, Coconut etc. are famous for their quality and taste.
Characteristic Konkan cuisine, especially non-vegetarian dishes of fish, prawns and seafood are mouth-watering
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Tourist Places :
Ratnagiri district offers the most diverse attractions for the tourists. The district is endowed with many tourist assets. The rising hills of Sahyadri on east and the depths of Arabian sea on the west contribute to the unparallel beauty of Ratnagiri. Ratnagiri is blessed with hills, sea shores, creeks, beautiful rivers, hot water springs, forests and water falls among many others. Following are several places to visit.
Weary souls looking to rejuvenate the mind and body can plan a short trip of two to three days in Ratnagiri. Within three days you can visit various places of tourist interest and rediscover the presence of a higher power within yourself by taking a trip into profound spirituality in this land.
- Places of worship : Ganapatipule, Velneshwar, Marleshwar, Hedvi, Hatis, Parshuram [Chiplun], Rajapur
- Caves: Panhalekazi, Sangameshwar
- Palace: Thibaw Palace [Ratnagiri]
- Sea Shores: Kelshi, Murud, Guhaghar, Palshet, Ganpatipule, Velneshwar
- Beaches: Mandovi [Gateway of Ratnagiri], Bhatye, Guhagar, Anjarla, Ganapatipule
- Birth Places of eminent personalities: Ratnagiri, Malgund, Dapoli, Palgad
- Forts: Bankot, Mandangad, Ambolgad, Jaigad, Ratnadurg, Mahipatgad
- Sea Forts: Ratnadurg, Harne, Purnagad, Jaigad
- Bird Sanctuaries: Vanadi valley, Anaskura Ghat
- Exotic forests: Pat Panhale, Bavnadi valley
- Timeless Landscapes: Goval, Hatlot Ghat, Tivare Ghat, Amba
- Hill and Hill Ranges: Sahyadrian Ranges
- Rivers: Jagbudi, Vashisti, Kasavi
- Irrigation Projects: Natuwadi, Nandivali, Kolkewadi
- Water Falls: Parshuram, Prachitgad, Marleshwar
- Hot water Spring : Unhavare, Aravali, Tural, Rajapur
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