Ganpatipule. It is famous basically for its Ganpati Temple and beautiful white sand beach which is one of the best beaches on the Konkan coastline.

Bhandarpule, near Ganpatipule also has a very beautiful beach. The beach at Bhandarpule is secluded and less crowded than Ganpatipule.

Sangameshwar located near Ganpatipule has an ancient Shiv temple on the confluence of Shastri and Alaknanda rivers. The temple is beautiful and constructed in the old Hemadpanthi style, the carvings in the temple are very beautiful.

A trip to Ratnagiri - Pawas is perfect getaway if you want to stay in a big city, enjoy the foot-hills, enjoy the coastline in the vicinity and undertake some pilgrimage as well. Ratnagiri is a beautiful city and an important port. The city is quiet industrialized and has many fish processing and exporting units.

Ratnagiri is also famous for the 'Hapus' or Alphanso mangoes orchards.

Pawas, near Ratnagiri has become an important pilgrimage center because of the Shri Swami Swarupanand Samadhi Mandir.