About District

Ratnagiri is the birthplace of Lokmanya Tilak as well as the land of Bharatratn Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve, Bharatratn Pandurang Vaman Kane, Swatantryaveer Savarkar and Bharatratn Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. Ratnagiri district has become welknown, due to freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, who had been captured in Ratnagiri by the British government. Ratnagiri is a coastal district of Maharashtra state, situated in the western coast of India. This district contains numerous beaches, creeks, sea forts, harbours, hot water springs, caves, temples and other religious places, places of scenic beauty as well as birthplace of some great personalities.

Ratnagiri district is rich in natural resources. The district has long coastlines, a thriving fishing industry, modern ports along the shore that support national and international trade, the Mumbai-Goa National Highway passing through it, and the boost to development brought by the Konkan Railway. Most importantly, Ratnagiri is famous for its delicious Hapus (Alphonso) mangoes, its sweet and vibrant local culture, beautiful temples, and unlimited opportunities for tourism. All these features give Ratnagiri a unique identity.

Nature has blessed this district with abundant beauty, which attracts tourists to its scenic landscapes. The warm and welcoming Konkani people are always ready to host visitors. Staying in traditional tiled-roof houses with courtyards and backyard gardens gives tourists a homely experience. The accommodation and breakfast facilities provided by the Tourism Development Corporation are affordable for travelers from all backgrounds, making them popular.That’s why visitors easily fall in love with the charm of Ratnagiri.