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| General Information about RATNAGIRI |
Ratnagiri :
Area : 8326 sq. kms
Languages : Marathi, Konkani and Malwani
Best Time to Visit : Throughout the year
State : Maharashtra
STD Code : 02352 |
About Ratnagiri
The town of Ratnagiri is located in the southwestern part of Maharashtra State on the Arabian Sea coast. The Bijapur rulers made it their administrative capital. It is a part of the greater tract known as Konkan. The Konkan tract is famous for its long coastline and accessible harbors. The proximity with Arabian sea makes it a convenient base.
Ratnagiri's surrounding area is encircled by the Sahyadri Hills on the West. Thus, this area receives heavy rainfall which results into highly eroded landscape in the coastal region. The main crops of this land are rice and coconut. Along with these the fertile alluvial valleys also allow the cultivation of fruits and cashew nut.
HOW TO REACH
By Air : The nearest airport is situated at Ratnagiri itself. It is about 50 kms away.
By Rail : The nearest important railhead is Kolhapur. Ratnagiri also has a railhead on the Konkan railway about 50 kms away, but it is not very important.
By Road : The district is well connected by roadways with important towns such as Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, etc.
PLACES TO VISIT IN RATNAGIRI
• Parashuram Temple : The famous Parashuram Temple is located near Chiplun, Ganapatipule and Pavas. It attracts many visitors. A few caves in the Chiplun, Khed, Dabhol, Sangameshwar, Gauhani Velgaum and Vade Padel also deserve visiting.
• Ganapatipule : Ganapatipule is an ancient pilgrim center, located about 25 kms from Ratnagiri district. This beautiful sea town is rich in history. Ganapatipule is around 375-km away from Mumbai. There is also a mysterious Swayambhoo (a naturally formed idol) of Ganapati in a temple at Ratnagiri.
• The Beaches : There are many beaches in and around Ratnagiri. They are famous for their beauty and serenity. The Ratnagiri beach is a lovely beach, which penetrates the sea. There are many other virgin beaches on the coastline of Konkan, like the Chiplun, Dapoli and Guhagar.
• Murud Janjira : The Murud-Janjira beach near Alibaug is a sea town, located close to Mumbai. Here one can find exquisite semi-ruined fort of Janjira. Murud is the proud owner of a three-century-old fort. It is a surrounded by palm trees and is a marvelous piece of architecture.
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