Thursday, February 26, 2015

bhimili city

Bheemli Beach, also known as Bheemunipatnam Beach, is situated at the assemblage of Gosthani River and the Bay of Bengal. Situated on a 30 km long Bheemli Visakhapatnam Beach road, the beach offers beautiful view of sea, sand, hills and greenery. Dotted with fishing villages, pine trees and small temple structures, the beach is covered with golden sand.
Possessing historical and religious significance, the beach has various ruins of 17th century fort and cemetery. It is believed that the name of the beach is derived from the name Bheema, one of the Pandavas. Evidences for Dutch settlement in the earlier period of 16th century include the ruined fort, cemetery and a still functioning lighthouse. Apart from this, the historical evidences for Buddhist Culture dating back to 2nd century can be noticed on the hillock Pavuralakonda, popularly known as Narsimhaswami konda among locals.
Surrounded by beautiful lush green areas, the beach is adorned with various statues of Buddha. The beach is considered one of the safest and calmest locations for swimmers.
                                                    

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