Ratnagiri
The beautiful town on the charming
Konkan coast is the birth place of Lokmanya Tilak, the famous freedom fighter.
It is the largest town on the south-coast and the main transport hub. Ratnagiri
abounds in fruits typical of the Konkan and the luscious mangoes produced here
are popular all over the world. It is also an important port. Lokmanya Tilak
Smarak: A small museum here commemorates Lokmanya 
Tourist Acctration in Ratnagiri
- Tilak. Thibaw Palace
- Patit Pawan Mandir
- Bhatya Beach
Tilak. Thibaw Palace : Thibaw, the last king of Burma,was incarcerated here by
the British in 1885.
Patit Pawan Mandir : The famous shrine is the first place of worship built for non-brahmins
by Veer Savarkar, a revolutionary leader.
Bhatya Beach : This pleasant site
lies on the outskirts of the town.
REACHING THERE
Airports : Kolhapur (120kms.), Belgaum (280kms.),
Mumbai (334kms.), Dabolim (Goa) (355kms.)
Railhead : Ratnagiri lies on the famous Konkan Railway.
Road: Connected by road.
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