Bhimavaram — Travel Guide
Bhimavaram is one of the major towns in West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, is considered as one of the "Pancharama Kshetram". Bhimavaram is also called as "Gunupudi Bhimavaram" (Gunupudi was a separate place and was ranked as Panchayat in 1926. Later, it merged with Bhimavarm in 1948 and today it is the major place in the heart/centre of Bhimavaram). Bhimavaram is a temple town of Lord Someswara, which is one of the five famous holy Pancharamas (five holy shrines of Lord Shiva). It is a pilgrim town, Where the king of Eastern Chalukya kings king Chalukya Bheema in the year 890-918 A.D he himself laid foundation and constructed a Siva temple. It is present Gunupudi. In the name of king Chalukya Bheema a town (puram) Bhimapuram developed.Bhimapuram gradually changed into present Bhimavaram town. Bhimavaram is the gift of king Chalukya Bheema. It is now developed into a prominent town. According to holy scriptures 'Bheema' means Lord Eeswara (lord Siva).
October to February is considered the best time to visit the place.
BY FLIGHT
There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Bhimavaram. Nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport.
bhimavaram - 59 km away
BY TRAIN
Bhimavaram is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.
Shopping in Bhimavaram is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Bhimavaram to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Bhimavaram means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Bhimavaram is the most important activitie
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