Self-Drive Cars from Pune to Ratnagiri

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About Ratnagiri

Head to Ratnagiri if you want your next holiday to have it all — beaches, forests, hills and waterfalls interspersed with a more than wholesome dose of history, adventure and mouth-watering food. Located amidst the Sahayadri Ranges and surrounded by the Arabian Sea, the port city of Ratnagiri is a must check out destination for you in case you are living in or are visiting Maharashtra. With so much to offer, Ratnagiri is one of the more popular tourist destinations in Maharashtra, but still manages to exude quietness and serenity, and is a definitely great weekend escape from the hustle and bustle of Pune and Mumbai.

Since there are no direct trains to Ratnagiri from Pune, the best way to get there is by road. While there are all kinds of buses running the stipulated 305 km distance from Ratnagiri to Pune, they take almost twice the amount of time that it would take in a self-driven car. The trip will take you just about 5 hours of road time as compared to 8 hours in a bus. On top of that, taking a self-driven car would also give you the freedom to explore the many wonders of Ratnagiri as and when you please.

In order to avoid the hassle of walking for kilometers or haggling with rickshaw drivers, rent a Zoom car instead. You can be your own master while you are in Ratnagiri, with the flexibility to fill up your days in the town with as little or as much activity as you please. 

Hatchbacks: Take our Ford Figo ZXI for flexibility in your travels. Whether you want to explore the beaches or find hidden waterfalls, the Figo gives you freedom to explore Ratnagiri however you want.
Sedans: Zoom with Volkswagen Vento or a Honda City, or move several notches up with our BMWs and Mercs for hire. Pamper your parents or your significant other by choosing one of these options for your special trip.
SUVs: If you are going with a big group, choose from our wide range of SUVs- Ford Ecosport, Scorpio, Safari or the XUV 500. Travel in style while all your seating needs are taken care of. No need to worry about cramped rides and leg space, our SUVs have room for all.  

All Zoom cars come with the following:
 - All-inclusive tariff which includes fuel, comprehensive insurance and taxes.
 - A 3G enabled tablet, which makes navigation a breeze.
- No deposit required to Zoom off.

Note:- Prices displayed here could vary at the actual time of booking. For the latest price, please check the Zoomcar Website/App

Ratnadurga Fort: Spread over more than 120 acres and spanning a coastline of almost 13 kms, the 600 year old Ratnadurga Fort is the stuff mythical dreams are made of. Surrounded by the sea on three sides and located atop a cliff, this horse shoe shaped structure will bring to mind all the fantasy movies you have seen in recent times. A sight to behold, especially during sunset and sunrise, the mostly moss covered fort makes a great hangout for romantics, history buffs and photography enthusiasts. Those with religious inclinations should not fail to pay respects to the Goddess Bhagwati, whose temple is situated inside.

Jaigarh Fort: Another huge fort with an exotic lighthouse to boot, the Jaigarh fort is also a must check out place for both history and nature buffs. More famous for its views than for the structure itself, the Jaigarh fort should be visited at around sunset for the best light.

The Thibaw Palace: Built for housing the exiled king and queen of Burma, the Thibaw Palace is now a mausoleum and an educational building. Apart from its history and beauty, literature aficionados may also want to visit it for the reason that it features in Amitav Ghosh’s 'The Glass Palace.'

The Beaches: While the crowded Mandavi beach or the relatively serene Ratnagiri beach is the one that local rickshaw and taxi drivers will take you to, if you have the flexibility of having a self-driven car, you can and should drive yourself to one of the many tourist free, serene beaches that dot the coastline of Ratnagiri. You also have the liberty of parking your car and taking small treks to discover the hidden waterfalls, streams, mangroves and beaches of this multifaceted town.

Insider’s Tip: If you drive along the road next to the shore, you will find small secluded stretches of the beach that you can hang out on.