Ramtek is one of the important places of interest in the city and many myths and legends are associated with this place. This place is also known as Ramgiri and many religious activities and celebrations are held here and there is a Rama temple located at this place. This is one of the holy places of Hindus as Lord Rama was supposed to have visited this place.

The place is also sacred to the Jains and the ancient statues of Jain Tirthankara are found here. The Digambar Jain Acharyas and Acharya Vidyasagar visited this place in 1990s and he became a great inspiration to build a big Jain temple. So this place is also known as Atishayakshetra Ramtek Ji.