Hubli is a city located in Karnataka state in the southern part of India. This city is having an area of 404 square km and a total population of about 9 lakh. Hubli is renowned for its exquisite handloom textiles, local sculptures, ancient hills, temples and gardens. It is the second-largest city in Karnataka. The city is a hub of cotton trading and automobile industry. You will be bewitched by the glory of Nrupatunga Betta Hill, Chandramouleshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which is about 900 years old and Unkal Lake having a statue of the monk Swami Vivekananda.
Things to do in Hubli
Being an ancient city in India, below are the things that you can do during your visit to Hubli:
- You can take a tour to the Unkal Lake for relaxation
- Mounting on top of the Nrupatunga Betta Hill to see the whole beauty of Hubli
- Religious tour to the ancient temples in the city of Hubli
- A historical tour to the Kittur Rani Chennamma Circle.
- Trek to Sadhankeri Park
Tourist attractions in Hubli
The city has ample beauty and adventures to offer. Some of the best tourist attractions in Hubli are Banashankari Temple, Agadi Thota, Nuggikeri, Urban Oasis wall, The Unkal Lake, Nrupatunga Hill, Navagraha Teertha, Chandramouleshwara Temple, Shri Siddharooda Swamy Math and The Indira Gandhi Glass House Garden.
Places to shop in Hubli
There are lots of beautiful shopping bazaars in Hubli that provide you value for money, which include National Market, Urban Oasis Mall, MG Market, Laxmi Mall, Anjuman Complex, Court Circle and Mahatma Gandhi Chowk.
Best time to visit Hubli
The best time to visit Hubli is from October to February as the weather is pleasant and favourable for adventure activities. The average temperature is 16 degrees Celsius. Enjoy festivals like Dharwad Utsav, celebrated in November.
Modes of transport in Hubli
The common modes of transport present in Hubli are buses, cars, taxis, cabs and auto-rickshaws.
Weather in Hubli
The summer begins from March and ends in June with the temperature reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius. Winter is from October to February with an average temperature of 16 degrees. The monsoon starts from mid-June to mid-October.
Airport in Hubli
IndiGo operates daily several flights from Hubli’s main domestic airport having an IATA code of HBX. The airport serves Hubli and Dharwad in Karnataka state. The airport is located 8 km from Hubli city and 20 km away from Dharwad.