Hubli is derived from the Kannada word meaning flower vine. Hubli is the commercial center of North Karnataka for the cotton and iron trade and also a commercial hub, and known for its industries. Hubli is primarily known for its handloom textile units. Hubli is the main trading center for cotton and groundnuts. Hubli is the headquarters of the South Western Railway Zone and has a very old railway carriage workshop. Hubli has several cotton ginning and procession mills.

Hubli was formerly known as Raya Hubli or Elaya Puravada Halli. This city has many important monuments such as mosques, churches, temples, and monasteries. Among sweets, pedas are the most famous. One of the largest cotton markets in India is located in Hubli. Hubli has many industries related to steel furniture, foodstuffs, machine tools, rubber, leather, electricity, and tanning.

The places to visit in Hubli are:

Chandramouleshwara Temple

This temple was built during Chalukya times and has an idol of Chandramouleshvara, another name for lord Shiva.

unkal lake

It is a perfect water spot for a picnic as it has recreational facilities for children, a green garden, boating facilities and a wonderful view of the sunset.

Bhavanishankar Temple

This temple is from Chalukya times and has ten incarnations of God around the image of Sri Narayana.

Mosque and Sayed Fateh Shah Vali Dargah

The famous contractor P.Abdul Gani built and improvised this Dargah and Mosque. This is a place where Hindus and Muslims come to worship. There is a primary and secondary school for girls within the premises.

Siddharoodha Mathematics

This is the center of the Advaita philosophy preached by Swami Siddharoodha, it is the eminent religious institution.

Roast

Here are kept two sacred hairs from the beard of the Prophet. This place was built to serve as a courtroom for Mohammed Ali. Women are strictly not allowed to enter. Id Milad un Nabi is held here every year.

Glass house

This glass house resembles the one in Bangalore built by Tipu Sultan. This was inaugurated by Sri. Uma Shankar Dixit, former Governor of Karnataka.

Nripatunga Betta

This is at the top of Unkal Hill and is a favorite picnic spot. This was built by P.Abdul Gani for the HDMC project.

Sathodi and Mathodi Falls

It is a beautiful place to walk and observe the falls that are a gift of nature.

sykes point

From here you can observe the beautiful nature and also enjoy the magnificent sunset.

ulavia

This place has Shri Chennabasaveshwar temple and it is a holy place. You can also see Jog Falls, Yana, Om Beach (Gokarna), Sahasra lingam etc.

Murudeshwar

Aadi Shankaracharya had established this ashram.