Hotels in Dharwad

The district headquarters of Dharwad is 75 kilometers from Belgaum. Serene and picturesque the town even today keeps its old world charm. Many picturesque temples and churches adorn the town. Basel Mission Church, All Saints Church and the Roman Catholic Church are some of the prominent churches worth making an entry to. However, there are many temples that are breathtaking include Dattatreya, Dyamavva, Durgadevi, Hanuman, and Panduranga. The town is also a famous educational center. The Karnataka University and the University of Agricultural Sciences are the two highly acclaimed universities. Lakkundi, once a famous point of religious training, is a few kilometers from Dharwad. Dharwas has also temples built in Kalyani and Chalukyan Style.

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Prime Attractions

Dambala
75 kilometers from Dharwad lies the Dambala famous for grape and guavas. Dambala flaunts of many temples, Dodda Basappa Temple being the best of them all. The Kalyani Chalukya period Basappa temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is famed for its multizonal stellar shape. It has one of the most comely festooned doorsteps that is prevalent in any temple in western India. There was also a Buddhist shrine there in Dambala.

Annigeri
Annigeri is a prominent culturala and political center of ancient times. Several kings like Yadavas, Chalukyas and Hoysalas took over Annigeri. Annigeri was part of Kalachuris kingdom. Amruteshwar temple is there in Annigeri built in Kalyani Chalukya style. The temple has a roof supported by 76 pillars and curvings of mythological figures. This temple remains the venue for a festival during the month of December to January.

Gudda Guddappara
This tiny village is famous for a big fair of November in honor of Malhari, an incarnation of shiva who killed the demon.

Bankapura
Twenty kilometers from the railhead of Yalavigi on Poona-Bangalore line and 30 kms from Hubli, Bankapura has a fort. The Ranganatha Nagareshwara Temple has 60 pillars engraved of Grey sandstone. The splendid temple has an elegantly carved ceiling. Another notable temple here is the Sidheshwara Temple.

Gadag
Gadag situates 75 kms from Dharwad and houses the well-known temples of Vira Narayan, Trikuteshwara, and Someshwara. The large Trikuteshwara Temple has a principal place of worship that comprises of three lingas built up on the same stone. One can see fine-looking stone screens inside the temple. The Vira Narayan temple has a massive 'gopuram' built in the Vijayanagara style.

How to get there

By Air: The nearest Airport is Belgaum (100 kms)

By Rail: Hubli is the nearest railway junction.

By Road: Dharwad is connected by road to: Bangalore (427 kms.), Goa (140 kms.), Belgaum (140 kms.)