ABOUT HUBLI
Hubli is an unexplored yet fascinating destination in the Indian state of Karnataka. The region is referred to as Hubli-Dharwad, denoting the twin cities of Hubli and Dharwad. Collectively, these two cities form the second-largest city in the state, next only to Bangalore. Being the business hub and commercial hub of North Karnataka, it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state. This historic city has been a center for trade in cotton since the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire, whereas the town of Dharwad is becoming a hub for the automobile industry. When it comes to tourism, the city may be overshadowed by Bangalore and Mysore, but it does have its fair share of interesting places and has witnessed a surge in tourism. You will be enchanted by the vast splendor and architectural prowess of the 900-year-old Chandramouleshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Banashankari Temple is another such marvel, built in the 13th century. Nrupatunga Hill is a famous picnic spot and gives a panoramic view of the city. Navagraha Teertha is a major pilgrim spot for Jains and features the tallest statue of Shri 1008 Bhagavan Parshvanath, standing at an astounding 61 feet. Adventure-lovers can go for a scenic boat ride at Unkal lake.
CHOTA BOMBAY OR MINI MUMBAI
Hubli is the second-largest city in the south Indian state of Karnataka. Hubli is one among the fastest growing city and also called "Mini Mumbai" or "Chota Bombay" being commercially strong. ... Hubli is famous for its beautiful handloom textiles and for being a trading hub of iron and cotton.
Yes! Hubli food is famous. Hubli recipes are even more famous, worldwide. There are restaurants all over the world that serve Hubli special food dishes like Girmit, Jolad rotti, and Bhajji Mirchi.
The discussion on Hubli food is incomplete without mentioning the famous SSK Savji (Saoji) foods and local Lingayat Khanavali foods.
HUBLI RAILWAY STATION
Hubli Junction, officially Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji railway station – Hubballi (Station code: UBL), is a railway junction station under Hubli headquarter and railway division of South Western Railway zone (SWR) of Indian Railways situated in Hubli, Karnataka, India.
It is the busiest railway station in Karnataka after Bengaluru City. The Hubli division situated in Hubli city connects Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai & Goa, and more.
Commercial goods like Manganese are the main source of income and public transport is another source of income. Currently, Hubli Junction is undergoing remodeling work to have World's Longest Railway Platform with a length of 1505 meters.
HUBLI AIRPORTHubli Airport (IATA: HBX, ICAO: VOHB) is a domestic airport serving the twin cities of Hubli and Dharwad in the state of Karnataka, India. It is situated on Gokul Road, 8 kilometers from Hubli and 20 kilometers (12 mi) from Dharwad. It is connected with 10 destinations throughout the country. Hubli Airport will be made self-reliant in terms of electricity generation by April 2021 with the commissioning of an 8 megawatt (MW) ground-mounted grid-connected photovoltaic solar plant located in the airport premises and third busiest airport in Karnataka after Bangalore and Mangalore.
The need for an Airport at Hubli was felt way back in 1954 when the region was under the Mumbai (then Bombay) presidency. Due to States Reorganisation Act, Hubli shifted from being a part of the Bombay presidency to the newly formed Karnataka state. Consequently, land acquisition was delayed and done only by 1974. The construction and development of the airport were carried out by the Public Works Department (PWD) of Karnataka. Airport Authority of India took over the airport from Karnataka PWD during 1996 and flight operations resumed in 2003 by Air Deccan. Kingfisher Airlines soon joined followed and operated flights to Bangalore and Mumbai. Spicejet operated from the airport from 2014 to 2019 during the time which it had to suspend operations twice respectively due to Runway repairs and aircraft overrun before permanently ending flights in 2019.
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