The 25 krn. stretch of road literally hugging the coastline from Visakhapatnam to Bheemunipatnam is simply breathtaking. Go back to the 17th century. Discover the remains of a Dutch settlement, ruined fort, armoury and the oldest Dutch cemetery.

Bheemunipatnam is a place seeped in mythological lore. It got its name after the legendary figure Bhima (second among the 5 Pandavas). According to a legend, during the Aranyavasa period, Bhima killed Bakasura and installed Sri Lakshmi Narasimha idol atop the hill.

Bheemunipatnam has many olds and firsts to its credit like the:

Oldest surviving Christian grave of an Indian, Frederick Kesslleros dating back to 1661 AD

The oldest lighthouse

It is the second oldest municipality in India and the first in the state of Andhra Pradesh established in 1861 AD

Bheemunipatnam popularly known as Bheemli is situated at the confluence of river Gosthani and Bay of Bengal.Here one can find a big laterite topped hill with temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha.

Tourist Spots

Flag Staff Century, LightHouse, St. Peter?s Church, Lord Narasimha Temple,
Maharaja's Guest house