Bhim Kund Point, Chikhaldara, Maharashtra
Bhim Kund Point is a viewpoint situated in Chikhaldara Hill Station in Chikhaldara Taluk in Amravati District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Chikhaldara is also called Kichakdara. This viewpoint is considered as one of the famous tourist destinations in Chikhaldara.
Legends
As per legend, Bhima, one of the Pandavas killed a demon named Kichaka and threw his body in the valley called Kichakdara and bathed in a pond called Bhim Kund.
The View Point
Bhimkund is nearly 3500 feet deep. This viewpoint offers a breathtaking view of the valley and the waterfall. It is advised to visit this place during monsoon to witness the beauty of this place in full glory. This place is situated on the Chikhaldara to Motha route.
Connectivity
The viewpoint is located at about 3.5
Kms from Chikhaldara Bus Stand. Chikhaldara is located at about 27 Kms from Semadoh,
34 Kms from Paratwada Bus Stand, 36 Kms from Paratwada, 49 Kms from Harisal, 58
Kms from Kolkas, 83 Kms from Amravati, 85 Kms from Amravati Railway Station, 95
Kms from Shahanur and 224 Kms from Nagpur Airport. Chikhaldara is situated at
about 36 Kms to the north-west of Paratwada. Chikhaldara is well connected to
the cities of Paratwada, Amravati, Akola, Betul, Khandwa and Burhanpur by
road. MSRTC plies buses from Nagpur to Chikhaldara
via Amravati-Paratwada.
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