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West Godavari (పశ్చిమ గోదావరి) is a district in Andhra Pradesh in India . The headquarters is the town of Eluru . Other important places in the district are Bhimavaram , Tadepalligudem and Koyyalagudem. 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 extremely fertile and the local economy is heavily dependent on agriculture. Farmers and estate owners in the area have profited immensely from their paddy crops. 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 Bird s, is located partially within the district. The temples in Bhimavaram (Bhimarama) and Palakol (KsheeraRama), part of 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 (March-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 brilliantly green with paddy crops, rivulets flowing with water and the sun shining brightly, but not burning as it does in the summer. The regions has long been home to Indian nobles due to its climate and fertile soil, and several Zamindar mansions are scattered around the Godavari area. AP Tourism
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