Bhim Kund

India / Maharashtra / Achalpur /
 valley, waterfall, panoramic view, place with historical importance
The very name of the town is a corruption of the name of a demon called 'Keechak' who was believed to have been killed here by Bhima. In fact, the spot where he washed his hands off the blood after this killing came to be known as Bhimkund.It is believed that Lord Bhima washed his hands in the nearby "Bhim Kund";
after confirming the death of the demon 'Kichak'; who was thrown from Vairat to this valley known as "Kichak-dari".
Kichak-dari is the origin for todays name of the town "Chikhaldara".
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Coordinates:   21°23'37"N   77°20'54"E
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