Travel Guide to Ratnagiri Monastery

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, the most straightforward route to Ratnagiri Monastery is to use the National Highway 16 (NH16). From Bhubaneswar, head southwest on NH16 towards Cuttack. Continue on NH16 for about 165 km until you reach the town of Jajpur. From Jajpur, take the state highway towards Ratnagiri, which is approximately 35 km away. Follow the signs to Ratnagiri Monastery located at J8RP+VCV, Ratnagiri, Odisha 755003. Ensure to check your GPS for the most current traffic conditions.

• Public Transportation - Train

  For those preferring to travel by train, you can book a ticket from major cities like Kolkata or Bhubaneswar to the nearest railway station, which is at Balasore (approximately 35 km from Ratnagiri). Once you arrive at Balasore, you can hire a taxi or take a local bus to Ratnagiri Monastery. The taxi fare should cost around INR 600-800, while the bus fare is significantly cheaper, approximately INR 50-100.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  Another option is to take a long-distance bus from Bhubaneswar to Ratnagiri. There are several private and state-run buses that operate on this route. The journey takes about 4-5 hours and costs between INR 200-400, depending on the bus service. Once you arrive in Ratnagiri, you can hire a local auto-rickshaw to reach the monastery, which should cost around INR 50-100.

• Local Transportation

  Once in Ratnagiri, if you do not have your own vehicle, local auto-rickshaws and taxis are readily available. Make sure to negotiate the fare before starting your journey. The monastery is located at J8RP+VCV, and the fare from the town center should be around INR 50-100.