A brief overview of Hubli
Also known as Hubballi, Hubli is a city in North Karnataka, which forms one-half of the twin cities of Hubli-Dharwad. Sandwiched between the beaches of Gokarna and the charming gardens of Bengaluru, it is a place that offers a diverse landscape. It is a great holiday destination for history and nature buffs. Hubli attracts many tourists because of its rich heritage. Hubli is also known as “Chotta Mumbai" as it is the automobile, industrial, commercial and education hub of Karnataka. Hubli is a historic city and its origins can be dated back to the period of the Chalukyas. Today, Hubli is popular for its cotton spinning and processing mills which are part of its handloom textile industry. It is the major cotton and peanut trading centre of Karnataka.
Places to visit in Hubli
- Unkal Lake: The need for outdoor activities in Hubli, amidst nature, is adequately met at Unkal Lake. This stagnant water body is known for its water sports, alongside a resplendent view of the sunset, waterfront park, and temple in close proximity.
- Nrupatunga Betta: This natural tourist spot in Hubli makes for the perfect nature excursion. Known for its flora and fauna, this small hill attracts many visitors every year for its children's park and casual-dining restaurant. Experience magnificent views of the cities of Dharwad and Hubli.
- Chandramouleshwara Temple: This 900-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is well-known for its duo of awe-inspiring Shivalingas.
- Shri Siddaroodha Swamy Math: Greatly significant to contemporary Hinduism, the Shri Siddaroodha Swamy Math is dedicated to a Hindu sage of great importance. This sacred place is visited by hundreds of devout Hindus every year, and in the past has also hosted Mahatma Gandhi on its hallowed grounds.
- Indira Gandhi Glass House: It is a popular indoor garden that attracts many visitors looking for a green space in the hustle and bustle of Hubli city.
- ISKON Sri Krishna Balaram Temple: Home to four venerated deities, the ISKON Sri Krishna Balaram Temple offers a serene space for the worship of Lord Krishna.
- Navanagar Garden: This green space offers walking trails amid nature, greenery in a large urban metropolis, and as such is a popular attraction for ecotourism in Hubli city.
- Shri Bhavani Shankar (Jakanacharya) Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort, Parvathi, the Shri Bhavani Shankar (Jakanacharya) Temple in the heart of Old Hubli is a hotspot for devout Hindus who come here to worship Lord Shiva.
- Banashankari Temple Amargol: Located in between Dharwad and Hubli, the Banashankari Temple Amargol is dedicated to Banashankari and is a much-favoured place of worship for the devotees of Lord Shiva in his various avatars.
- Maruti Waterpark & Entertainment Private Limited: The only waterpark in Hubli, it attracts many visitors for very obvious reasons.
- Trikuta Temple: Home to three regional Hindu deities, Trikuta Temple is well-known for its amazing architecture as it is for the beauty of the deities housed in the inner-Sanctorum.
Airport address: Hubballi Airport, Gokul Rd, Gandhi Nagar, Hubli, Karnataka 580030
IATA code: HBX