Places to Visit in Dharwad and Hubballi: 8 Best Sights

Quick Answer: Best Places to Visit in Dharwad and Hubballi

The best places to visit in Dharwad and Hubballi are Unkal Lake, the Chandramouleshwara Temple, Nrupatunga Betta, Siddharoodha Math, Hubballi Fort and the Dharwad peda shops. The twin cities are close together, so one or two days cover them, and they are a handy base for Badami, Pattadakal and the Western Ghats.

Planning places to visit in Dharwad and Hubballi? The twin cities suit a relaxed city break: lakes, a Chalukyan temple, Hindustani classical music and Dharwad peda in Dharwad, plus the commercial energy, railway museum and temples of Hubballi. Hubballi has the airport and the big railway junction, while Dharwad is greener and quieter, so many travellers sleep in one and sightsee in both.

Timings were cross-checked against Karnataka Tourism and recent travel sources in October 2026. They change often, so confirm before you go.

1. Unkal Lake

Hours: about 8 am to 8 pm | Size: about 200 acres | Time needed: about 1.5 hrs

The city’s best-known lake has boating, a walking track of about 5 km built under the Smart City project and a Buddha Park at its far end. The saint Siddharoodha is said to have lived by the lake at the Unkal Mailaralinga temple.

Plan it: Go in the evening for the cool air and combine it with the Chandramouleshwara Temple, which is about 1.2 km away.

2. Chandramouleshwara Temple

Hours: daytime | Location: Unkal, Hubballi | Time needed: about 45 min

An 11th to 12th-century Chalukyan Shiva temple known for its carved pillars and architecture. A local story speaks of a tunnel linking it to Unkal Lake.

Plan it: Dress modestly, remove footwear before the inner shrine and check timings locally.

3. Nrupatunga Betta

Hours: about 6 am to 7:30 pm | Location: Unkal Hill, Vidya Nagar | Time needed: about 1 hr

A hilltop park a few kilometres from the city centre, with walking tracks, a temple, a dargah and a view over both cities. It is popular for sunset.

Plan it: Visit between October and February in the morning or evening, and take care on slippery paths in the monsoon.

4. Siddharoodha Math

Hours: daytime | Location: Hubballi | Time needed: about 45 min

A revered monastery dedicated to the 19th-century saint Siddharoodha Swami, open to people of all faiths and a major spiritual centre for the region.

Plan it: Dress modestly and expect crowds on festival days.

5. Hubballi Fort and the Dargah of Hazrat Khalil Ullah

Hours: daytime | Location: old Hubballi | Time needed: about 45 min

Remnants of an old fort and a dargah in the older part of Hubballi, a short stop for those who want to see the city’s heritage beyond temples.

Plan it: Check what is open locally and combine it with a walk through the old market.

6. Indira Gandhi Glass House Garden

Hours: check locally | Location: Hubballi | Time needed: about 1 hr

A large garden with a glass house, known for flower displays and a family-friendly setting.

Plan it: Confirm opening days and any entry fee before you go.

7. Navagraha Teertha

Hours: check locally | Location: near Hubballi | Time needed: about 1 hr

A Jain pilgrimage complex with a planetarium, listed among the tourist places of the city.

Plan it: Check timings, and the planetarium show times, before you plan the visit.

8. Dharwad Old Town and Dharwad Peda

Hours: shop hours | Location: Dharwad | Time needed: about 1.5 hrs

Dharwad is known for its Hindustani classical music tradition, a fort, old temples and churches, and above all the Dharwad peda, a famous milk sweet. The Nuggikeri Hanuman Temple on the lake draws crowds on Saturdays.

Plan it: Buy peda from long-established shops, and try to catch a classical music event if one is on.