West Godavari district

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Map showing wastgodavari district

West Godavari (పశ్చిమ గోదావరి) is a district in Andhra Pradesh in India. The headquarters is Eluru. Other important places in the district are Bhimavaram and Tadepalligudem.

The district is located in delta region of the Krishna and Godavari rivers. Khammam District lies to the north, East Godavari District to the east, the Bay of Bengal to the south, and Krishna District to the west.

Economy: The region is mostly fertile and the local economy is heavily dependent on agriculture. Further, the region is well known for its seafood exports.

Tourist attractions: Kolleru lake, one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia and habitat for up to 50,000 resident and migratory birds, is located partially within the district. The temples in Bhimavaram (Bhimarama) and Palakol (KsheeraRama), part of Rasputinitium Pancharama temples, are piligrim centres in West Godavari.

Antarvedi is famous for the temple of Sri Laxmi Narasimha Swamy, built during the 15th -16th centuries. Antarvedi is located 10 km from Narsapur, at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and Godavari River. The experience of the trip from Narsapur to Antarvedi by a steamer boat during rainy season when the river is flodded with water is memorable.

Seasons and Climate: The region mostly has a tropical climate like the rest of the Coastal Andhra region. The summers (Mar-June) are very hot and humid with practically non-existent winters. The rainy season (July-Jan) is the best time to visit this place with the fields green with crop, rivulets flowing with water and the sun shining nice and bright.

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