The twin cities of Hubli and Dharwad are unified by single Municipal Corporation. Hubli-Dharwad is the second biggest urban area of Karnataka after Bangalore. The name Hubballi literally means "flower creeper" in Kannada. Dharwad is a charming quaint town spread across seven little hills.
Hubli is commercial hub. Hubli is also a noted industrial town. This historic town was known as Raya Hubli and also as Elaya Puravada Halli during the ancient times. This city metamorphosed into an important commercial centre for trade in cotton and iron during the reign of the Vijaynagara empire. The city is noted for its handloom textile units and has many cotton ginning and processing mills. Cotton and groundnuts (peanuts for the Americans) are grown aplenty in the surrounding rural areas, and Hubli serves as a major trading centre for both commodities. It is also an important city for the Indian Railways, being the headquarters for South Western Railway Zone and the Hubli Division. It also has a century-old railway wagon workshop.
Hubli is well connected to Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Mangalore, Mysore and Goa by bus, both by private carriers and the state owned NWKRTC (North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation).
Some prominent private carriers are:
VRL: Offers Sleeper coaches and sitting to Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, Mangalore
Kamat: Offers Sleeper coaches and sitting to Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai
VOLVO buses being operated by many of the private and state carriers are much faster and comfortable than normal deluxe buses.
There are various options available to travel within the city. There is a good suburban city bus service connecting various parts of Hubli and Dharwad. Local Rickshaws are also available, though you will have to bargain hard as they refuse to ply by the meter. The best option would be to hire a local taxi from any of the travel agents.
There are city buses running at the frequency of 2 minutes between Hubli and Dharwad. Also from Dharwad Central Bus Terminus (CBT) to various localities of Dharwad. One can hire autorickshaws to visit different places within city limits. Private taxis are also available.
Venkateshwara temple behind Nrupatunga Betta (hill) for calm and serenity. 5 km from Chennamma Circle.
Gayatri Tapovan- near Tadasa, 21 km on Bangalore Road,
Water Park 9 km from Chennamma Circle on Karwar Road.
15.37804375.1063661Unkal Lake and Bund Garden (4 km from Hubli on Dharwad Road.).
15.37677875.1166672Chandramauleshwara Temple. 11th-century Shiva temple. (updated Dec 2022)
15.399175.08733Banashankari Temple. (updated Dec 2022)
15.37619175.1293834Nrupatunga Betta (5 km from chennamma circle.). promising panoramic view of the expanse of Hubli City- with in city, (updated Feb 2026)
View of Hubli City from Nrupatunga Hill15.35128575.1329015Indira Gandhi Glass House, Sadashiva Nagar (walking distance from Chennamma circle). (updated Feb 2026)
15.33525575.1190756Siddharodh Math, 3 km from Chennamma Circle on Karwar road. (updated Feb 2026)
15.33647675.118567Eshwar Temple, Siddharooda Matt Road, Srinivas Nagar, Old Hubli. (updated Feb 2026)
Dharwad Peda - a sweet cake made from milk and khoa. This sweet is world famous for its taste and purity. Definite no miss if you visit Dharwad or Hubballi
Big Bazaar - A shopping mall on Gokul Road.
MG Market a 1-km-long market & you can buy everything at very low price
Reliance Fresh -- Has its branch all over Hubli.......
More, A Aditya Birla group, has its retail outlets all overHubli & Dharwad
Other retail shops are Ambika Bazzar, Harsha, Pai, Giriyas, Pick N Pay, Smart.
Good North Indian and South Indian restaurants are in plenty
Do visit the local khanavalis (Kannada name of "hotel") which provide authentic North Karnataka food, they are plenty and aptly priced around ₹30 to ₹50 per meals.
Seven Beans[dead link]: a superb cafe located at Vidyanagar, Hubli. Visit to see the local youngsters congregating and for some great coffees! Also provides free unlimited WI-FI, a library, business solutions etc.
Canara Hotel, Hosur. One of the best hotels for delicious South and North Indian delicacy
The Hans Hotel, PB Road, Vidyanagar (Opp BVB College), ☏ +91 8362374771. Authentic cuisines of Indian, Continental and Chinese. Also, a great lounge bar.
Al Taj, Near Jain Temple Keshwapur. 1100-2300. Great Non Veg Food. (updated Jan 2022)
The juice shop opposite Janata Bazar sells delicious juices
The juice of sugar cane all season you can drink in all over hubli or dharwar,
Abhiman hotel, Opp kims main gate (Vidhyanagar). Onion chicken, natti chicken, neer dosa, boiled shenga ,g p dry, ring pakoda
Nirmila Kitchen, Ashok Nagar (Near old railway gate), ☏ +91 9663860907. Specialist in North Indian Thalis and Prathas
15.36909575.1188251OMG Lounge, Poolside at The Hans Hotel, ☏ +91 8362374772. 3:30-11:30PM. An intimate & fashionable lounge bar. It combines international standards with a touch of Indian warmth and hospitality & presents a distinctive dining experience.
Hotel Ashray, PB Road, Traffic Island, Hubli (in the heart of city (Traffic Island) on PB Road), ☏ +91 836- 2261259. Well maintained, clean and reasonable business Hotel
15.36909575.1188251The Hans Hotel, PB Road, Vidyanagar Hubli (opposite BVB College of Engg), ☏ +91 8362374771. Check-in: 24 hours, check-out: 24 hours. The Hans Hotel is a modern business class property. ₹2000.
Hubli has all the necessary infrastructure to emerge as an ideal base for exploring North Karnataka historical places. It can serve is the best pit stop for tourists visiting the world heritage monuments of Vijayanagar at Hampi, the Chalukyan temples at Aihole, Badami and Pattadkal and the Kadamba temples at Banavasi. Dandeli Wild Life sanctuary, which offers river rafting in Kalinadi and India's highest waterfall at Jog Falls are also located nearby. Also not to miss are the Tibetan Monasteries and temples in Mundgod. A little bit of state support and plenty of private initiative (which is yet to manifest)can pitchfork Hubli as an important base centre for tourism.
The city has an advantageous location being surrounded by a number of important historical and mythological places within a radius of about 200 km. There are important tourist and historical places such as Ghataprabha, Gokak Falls, Soundati Yellamma Temple, Kittur, Badami, Pattadakal, Aihole, Kudalasangama, Bijapur, Bagewadi, Basavakallyan on northern side, on the western and southern sides there are Dandeli, Port-town of Karwar, Gokarn, Magod falls, Ulavi, Banavasi, Jog-falls, Shimoga and Bhadravathi, Laxmeshwar and Tungabhadra Dam and on eastern side Hampi, Lakkundi and Mantralaya.
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