All about Hubli
Hubli forms a downtown suburb of Dharwad making it the largest city centre near Bangalore. Hubli is the capital of Northern Karnataka and is one of the fastest-growing cities. The city is also known as 'Chota Mumbai' for its strong commercial presence. Hubli is also called Hubbali, meaning 'flower blossom' in Kannada. Hubli is connected to Dharwad which is about 20 kms from Hubli and together they are known as Hubli-Dharwad. Hubli is a large area in southern India and a commercial centre of Karnataka behind Bangalore. With things such as cotton and peanuts growing here in abundance, the city has grown into a major industrial city. The city boasts of many large, small and medium-sized industries that contribute to the country's economic growth. From June, the rainy season begins with high humidity and moderate temperatures. Hubli, being a commercial centre, has many traditions. A great mix of religions can be attested here in Hubli as Hindus, Christians, Muslims and Jains. Being a city with such a diverse population, so many festivals are celebrated here widely including Navratri, Christmas, Id, Holi etc. Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular festivals celebrated.
Things Hubli is best known for
- Top government bodies: Hubli-Dharwad Muncipal Corporation(HDMC), Food Corporation of India
- Heritage monuments: Agadi Thota, Nrupatunga Hill, Unkal Hill, Kittur Rani Channamma Circle
- Religious sites: ISKON Sri Krishna Balarama Temple, Shri Siddharoodha Swamy Math, Banashankari Temple
- Shopping hubs: Urban Oasis Mall, Galaxy Mall Hubli, Laxmi Mall
- Parks and gardens: Sanjivini Tree Park Forest Department, Nrupatunga Betta Recreation Park, Shivapur Park
Airport address: Hubballi Airport, Gokul Rd, Gandhi Nagar, Hubli, Karnataka 580030
IATA code: HBX
The airport is located about 8 kms from the city centre. With its integrated terminal building, the airport offers international and domestic flights to various other cities within the country and abroad.