Ratnadurg (Bhagwati Fort)रत्नदुर्ग
A horseshoe fort on a headland with a lighthouse and one of Konkan's best sunsets.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereRatnagiri, Maharashtra
Konkan Coast
Konkan Coast
Best time to visit15 October to 15 May
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyRatnagiri city, Ratnagiri
EntryFree
About Ratnadurg (Bhagwati Fort)
A horseshoe-shaped fort wrapping a headland at Ratnagiri, with the sea on three sides and a working lighthouse. The Bhagwati temple inside is the town's main shrine. Easy access and a very good sunset.
What to see and do
- Horseshoe fort layout around the headland
- Bhagwati Devi temple
- Working lighthouse at the point
- Sunset over the Arabian Sea
- Ratnagiri town and Mandvi beach nearby
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