Hubli is a beautiful city in the Indian state of Karnataka. This city has a total area of 213 sq km and a population of 944,000 people. The second-largest city in the state is the trading hub of handloom textiles. It is also known as Chotta Mumbai. The city is well connected to other major cities in the state like Dharwad, Kusugal, Dhumvada and Adargunchi. Hubli is well-known for its local sculptures, lakes, ancient hills, temples and gardens. The Chandramouleshwara Temple is 900 years old. Also, Nrupatunga Hill is popular among nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.
Things to do in Hubli
There are many exciting things you can do during your visit to Hubli. Explore Indira Gandhi Glass House, enjoy at Uncle Lake, gorge on local delicacies, climb the Nrupatunga Betta hill to witness the beautiful Hubli or tour ancient temples in the city.
Tourist attractions in Hubli
Hubli has many places of tourist interest like Chandramouleshwara Temple, Agadi Thota, Nuggikeri, Unkal Lake, Nrupatunga Hill, Shri Siddharooda Swamy Math, Kittur Rani Chennamma Circle, The Country Club Water World, and Navanagar Garden, that you can’t afford to miss.
Places to shop in Hubli
There are lots of markets and malls in Hubli, namely Shree Ambika Shopping Mall, MG Market, Galaxy Mall, Basant City Central Mall, Laxmi Mall, and Dharwad Peda.
Best time to visit Hubli
The winter season is the best time to visit Hubli. The weather during this time is favourable for adventure activities. Winters in Hubli start from October and end around February. During this time, the average temperature is 16 °C.
Modes of transport in Hubli
Hubli is well-connected by roadways and railways.
Weather in Hubli
Summers begin from March and end in June with the temperature reaching up to 40°C. The winter season is from October to February and the average temperature experienced during this time is 16°C. The monsoon arrives around mid-June and stays till mid-October. The city experiences heavy rainfall.
Airport in Hubli
Serving many flights throughout the day, Hubli Airport (IATA: HBX) is located 7 km from the city centre.