PLACES
Best Places to Visit around the City
Unkal Lake
Unkal lake(6.7 km) is beautiful water spot in Hubli & is about 110 years old. This lake is spread across 200 acres of land. The Centre of the lake has situated the statue of Swami Vivekananda which is the prime attraction of the lake. It has recreational facilities for children.
Nrupatunga Betta
Nrupatunga Betta(4.3km), nested on the Unkal Hill in Hubli is a hill located in Hubli. It is the highest hill station in the twin city of Hubli-Dharwad and from here one can get a panoramic view of the whole city. Atop the hill, there is a Devi temple where visitors can offer prayers.
Railway Museum
The museum(1.6km) aims at preserving and portraying the glorious heritage of various branches of Railways and displaying the gradual evolution of advanced systems in all spheres of Railway working.
Chandramouleshwara Temple
On the banks of the Unkal lake beside the Nrupatunga Hills in the Hubli-Dharwad city is a 900-year-old temple of Chandramouleshwara. Lord Shiva is the deity of the temple. The temple has marvelous sculptures that attract any art lover. Due to its archeological importance, the temple is preserved under the Archeological Survey of India under the Act 1958 on Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites.
Shri Siddaroodha Swami Math
Hubli, the humble little town of Karnataka, houses the famous Siddharoodha Math (3.5km) that holds a unique significance in Modern Hinduism. This famous tourist spot is a renowned Hindu holy center. It was built in the year 1929 when Sri Siddharoodha took Samadhi, to honor him
Indira Gandhi Glass House
Located at the center of the HDMC gardens, Indira Glass-house is a unique palace made of glass which was inaugurated by the former Indian Prime Minister, Smt. Indira Gandhi and hence called Indira Glass House. The glass-house also has expansive lush green lawns and skating ground.
Utsav Rock Garden
Utsav Rock Garden(38km) is an Indoor and Outdoor Sculpture Museum located at Gotagodi, Shiggaon Taluk at Haveri district in Karnataka. The Garden consists of live sculptures depicting the North Karnataka culture. Various murals, all of which are hand-crafted are arranged in a prosaic manner.
The Country Club Water World
It(15km) has a water-based theme park located in the city of Hubli in Karnataka and never fails to draw visitors on a huge scale. It serves as a perfect holiday destination for all those seeking some relaxation away from the tedious schedules of life.
Banashankari Temple Amargol
The Banashankari Temple in Amargol(4.1km) is a fine architectural marvel and is located near Unkal Lake and the Chandramouleshwara Temple. The temples built in this area in the 13th-century exhibit northern influence. They have the Nagara style incorporated into them. This temple is no exception.
ISKCON Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Temple
Serene Hindu temple(19km) with 4 deities, known for offering cultural activities.