Ratnagiri now is famous for its mangoes. However, its also known as the birth place of Lokmanya Tilak. For tourists visiting, the most popular place is the Ratnadurg fort and the Bhagwati temple which lies inside it. This picture is a long shot of the temple from the fort walls.

Though Ratnagiri is a coastal town, there are no sandy beaches. Here is a viw of the coastline from the Ratnadurg fort.