Ratnadurg Fort

Opening Hours: Monday- Sunday, 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Prime Day & Hours: Weekend, morning and evening

Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours

Tickets: Free Entry

Nearest Railway Station: Ratnagiri Railway Station, 11 KM away

Nearest Airport: Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Airport, 160 KM away

Nearest Bus Stop: Ratnagiri Bus Stand, 4 KM away

Perched on the top of a coastal hill is the historic sea-facing Ratnadurg Fort, also locally known as Bhagwati Fort or Ratnagiri Fort. Just 2-3 KM away from the city centre of Ratnagiri, this fort was built by Bijapur's Bahami Rule, and it was later captured by Adil Shah. Then, finally, it was conquered by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1670, which started its Maratha legacy.. After that, it was in the hands of Kanoji Angre and the Peshwas until 1818, when the British annexed it.

The fortress spans about 120 acres and takes on a distinctive horseshoe shape, with the sea on three sides and a land connection on the southeast. Inside the fort, you’ll find a temple to Goddess Bhagwati, shrines to Ganesha and Hanuman, and an old cave linking the upper and lower parts of the fort. You will also see some stone bastions and an operational lighthouse offering sweeping views. A walk around the Ratnadurg reveals stunning Arabian Sea views, dramatic cliffs, and a peaceful heritage site.

• Walk through Chor Vaat, the old sea-facing tunnel at Ratnadurg Fort, which was once used for secret escapes, and feel the thrill of Maratha-era defence secrets come alive.
• Visit the Bhagwati Temple, which is a spiritual spot inside the fort that is loved by the locals and surrounded by a calm sea breeze
• Discover historic relics like the statue of Kanhoji Angre, a Burmese mirror, and ancient structures that reflect the fort’s naval legacy and cultural past.