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About Hubli
| Location: | Hubli is situated located 80 km from Belgaum, 160 km from Goa, 420 km north of Bangalore, and 550 km south of Mumbai.
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| Best Time To Visit: | For a Tour to Hubli, the best time to visit is between the months of October and March.
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 Hubli is a renowned industrial city of the district of Dharwad, Karnataka. Hubli forms a part of the famous twin cities of Dharwad-Hubli. Hubli is well-known for its various handloom textile units along with various cotton processing & ginning mills.
Earlier, Hubli was known by two different names i.e. Raya Hubli and Elaya Puravada Halli. During the reign of Vijaynagara Empire, the town of Hubli developed in to a major iron and cotton trade center. History:
The historic town of Hubli was formerly known as Raya Hubli and also as Elaya Puravada Halli. It was during the reign of the Vijaynagara Empire that Hubli transformed into an important cotton and iron trade center.
Other Attractions In & Around
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Asar
Mohammad Ali Shah had built Asar in 1646 AD approximately. He used this place as hall of judgments and justice. It had also been used to preserve two hairs from the bear of Prophet.
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Glass House
Glass House, as the name implies, is a glass palace inaugurated by Smt. Indira Gandhi, the former prime minister of India.
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Unkal Lake
Unkal Lake is a pictorial water spot with a splendid view of sunset. This is an ideal picnic spot with a garden, boating facilities and other recreational facilities for children. The lake is located at a distance of 3 km from Hubli. . TOP
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