Hubli Dharwad Tourism

Hubli, or Hubballi, is a city in the south Indian state of Karnataka. Nrupatunga Betta hill offers sunset and city views. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the centuries-old Chandramouleshwara Temple has black granite pillars and ornate carvings. Gardens surround Unkal Lake, which features a statue of monk Swami Vivekananda in its center. South of the city, Utsav Rock Garden is home to sculptures depicting local folk culture.
The word Hubli was derived from 'Hubballi' which stands for "flowering creeper" in the Kannada language. Hubli is a historic city and its origins can be dated back to the period of the Chalukyas. It was earlier known by the names 'Rayara Hubli' or 'Eleya Puravada Halli' and 'Purballi'. During the reign of the Vijayanagara Rayas, Rayara Hubli became a prominent trade centre in cotton, saltpeter and iron.