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City in Maharashtra, India
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Ratnagiri (रत्नागिरी) is in the South Konkan region of Maharashtra, Western India.
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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.
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.
A clean seashore and Ganpati temple, about 30 km North from Ratnagiri. This temple is reconstructed in Rajasthani stones and look.
The monument and the home of a man who set off the 'Swadeshi Movement' and spearheaded the fight against the British Raj
The temple built by Swatantryaveer Savarkar for patit class of people.
A fort covered by sea on 3 sides, with a temple of Goddess Bhagwati inside.
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.
The great Indian freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak's birthplace.
Resort on the beach.
It has a restaurant also. Good rooms and good service.
It is a safe place in the center of the city.
Free Wi-Fi and parking. Rooms are fully air-conditioned with some having beach views. Complimentary breakfast.
Spacious rooms, villas and various activities.
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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