Hubli is the second biggest city of Karnataka and aptly called ‘chota Mumbai’ – Hubli is one of the commercial hubs of Karnataka. Located close to Mumbai, Hubli is noted for its handloom textile units and has many cotton ginning and processing mills. The district has some of the important monuments like the beautiful temples, churches, mosques and monasteries that are worth a visit. Not to be missed are the delicious Pedas. The twin city of Hubli and Dharwad have been known for its literature and also embarks as the birth place of many Kannada literary legends.

Main Languages: Kannada, Hindi, Marathi and English
City Telephone Code/ STD Code: 0836
Best time to visit: October to March
Distance from other cities: Belgaum 80KM, Goa 160KM, Bangalore 420KM and Mumbai 550KM

Getting there and away

By Air: Hubli has a domestic airport and well connected with other major cities of the country.
By Rail: Hubli is well connected with rest of the country by an extensive railway network.
By Road: State transport and Private Operators have extensive services in Karnataka and connects Hubli to the neighboring states.


Getting around

By Bus: The local bus service with its extensive network connects important places within the city and to most of the tourist attractions, with a good frequency.
Other mode of transport: Apart from the local buses, you may also avail the services of autos and taxies.

Attractions in Hubli

· Country Club Water World
· Nuggikeri Hamuman Temple
· Unkal Lake
· Nrupatunga Betta
· Gayatri Tapovan
· Gokul Gardens
· Siddharodh Math
· Glass House
· Magoda Falls
· Satoda Falls
· Sogalla - Water Fall
· Hebballi Math
· Sai Mandir in Unkal

Around Hubli

Badami: Badami is famous for rock cut and other structural temples. It is located in a ravine at the foot of a rugged, red sandstone outcrop that surrounds Agastya Lake.

Pattadakal: Pattadakal is famous for its temples including a Jain sanctuary surrounded by numerous small shrines and plinths. Four temples were built in Dravidian style, four in nagara style of Northern India and the Papanatha temple in mixed style.

Aihole: Aihole was the first capital of the early Chalukyas. Here they built over 125 temples in various styles and is said to be a laboratory of experiments in rock cut architecture.