a map of the states Bheemunipatnam, 25km north of Vizag, a former Dutch settlement and the oldest municipality in mainla

Bheemunipatnam, 25km north of Vizag, a former Dutch settlement and the oldest municipality in mainland India, is worth a visit. Here you ll find more bizarre sculptures, a lighthouse a map of the states dating from 1861, an interesting Dutch cemetery and Bheemli Beach, where local grommets a map of the states surf on crude homemade boards. To get here catch bus 999 ( 19), or otherwise a shared autorickshaw

1000-Pillared Temple HINDU TEMPLE (h6am-6pm) Built in 1163, the 1000-Pillared Temple on the slopes of Hanamkonda Hill, 400m from Hanamkonda crossroads, is a fine example of Chalukyan architecture a map of the states in a peaceful, leafy setting. Dedicated to three deities Shiva, Vishnu and Surya it has been carefully restored with intricately carved pillars and a central, very impressive Nandi (bull; Shiva s mount) a map of the states of black granite.