| Sightseeing Highlights:
A famous attraction is the Bhavanishankara Temple of the Chalukyan era that has an image of Sri Narayana.
One can also visit Asar a building erected by Mohammed Ali Shah in about 1646, to serve as a hall of justice. The building also houses two hairs from the Prophet Mohammeds beard.
Siddharoodha Math is a holy place just 2 Km away from Hubli set up by the famous advaita philosopher.
Other Activities:
One can go for picnics to Nrupatunga Betta as well as the Unkala Lake on the Unkal Hill in Hubli.
For trekking and mountaineering, one can visit Sathodi and Mathodi Falls about 85km on the Hubli - Karwar Highway.
Tourists can also shop for the special peda sweetmeat which is very famous here.
Hubli is a convenient stop off point for travelers on the rail routes from Mumbai to Bangalore, Goa and northern Karnataka. Hubli is a centre for the textile industry and is situated 428 km from Bangalore. It is the twin city with Dharwad, which is 16 km away, and is a major town located in the northern part of the Karnataka. |