Ratnagiri- The Port City!

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Ratnagiri- The Port City!

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• Situated along the coast- side of the Arabian Sea
  and on the Sahyadri Mountains, this port city in
  the Konkan region of Mumbai is one of the ideal
  spots for weekend getaways in the entire state of
  Maharashtra that offers a plenitude of
  sight-seeing locations and activities for
  tourists to indulge into.
• Among the varied hill stations and destinations
  that this state boasts of, Ratnagiri is on the
  top list when it comes to fun and entertainment,
  and why wouldnt it? As most of the places in the
  city revolve around the profuse beauty of nature
  and legendary tales of historical background.
• For all those who have visited this
  quintessential city but missed the charm and,
  those who are yet to head to, do not miss
  visiting these destinations as they carry the
  realm with it

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Thiba Palace/ Thibaw Palace

• Situated on a small hillock in the Ratnagiri town
  of Maharashtra, approximately 2km from the bus
  stand, this place is one of the major tourist
  attractions of our nation that was initially
  constructed by the British during the year 1910
  to keep the Burma King under arrest, but was
  later turned to a museum and now most of it
  remains under renovation.
• This grandeur is a three-story structure with a
  sloping roof, semi-structured windows, and
  beautiful carvings and with the Buddha idol at
  the back of the palace increasing the charm of it.

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Ratnadurg Fort

• Constructed by the Sultans three hundred years
  ago, this fort was built in the shape of
  horseshoe with a length approximately 1300m long
  and width 1000m.
• Surrounded by the Arabian Sea from all three
  sides, this fort is divided into three parts
  upper for Balekilla, the middle one is Perth Fort
  and the lower one being Parkot.
• Amongst all these, the parkot one is the largest
  one that holds lighthouse in it.
• The attractive point is that there is a
  Bhagavathy Temple in the center of the palace coz
  of which the fort is called as Bhagawathi Fort.

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Marleshwar Temple and Waterfalls

• Located at a distance of 65km from Ratnagiri and
  surrounded by Sehyadris mountain from all sides,
  Marleshwar Temple is one of the most-renowned
  temples that is believed to be built by Lord
  Parashuram and dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• It is also believed that there is an existence of
  Cobra here near the Shivaling and that which
  hasnt harmed anyone yet.
• Nice isnt it? Another attraction to this place
  is the Dhareshwar Waterfalls that just adds charm
  to the place.

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• So, when is it that you are going to start?
  Book Bus Tickets to this destination to make your
  ride comfortable and memorable.