Tanga (horse-drawn carriage) is the main mean of the transportation. Ongoing rate to the base of Ratnagiri or Gridhakuta (Vulture's Peak) is ₹150 return including waiting but can be negotiated down to ₹50 one-way. Shared ride in town (between Makhdum Kund and bus stand) is also available for ₹10.

There is a chairlift to the top of Ratnagiri where Shanti Stupa is located. The rate is ₹120 return ticket only. There is a modern cable car route installed recently to the top of Ratnagiri. The rate is ₹250 for foreigners.

You can also walk up 600+ steps to the top. Gridhakuta, the meditating place for the Buddha, is however located on the half way and not on the path of the chairlift.