1-Day "Adventure" Itinerary in Hubli

  1. 9:00 AM: Unkal Lake
    15 minutes (7.5 km) from Hubli bus stand

    Start your day with some soft adventure activities at Unkal Lake. Enjoy an early morning nature walk, paddle boat ride or bird watching. You can also try rock climbing and rappelling at the nearby Sathoddi falls.

  2. 11:00 AM: Indira Gandhi Glass House Garden
    10 minutes (4.5 km) from Unkal Lake

    Explore the Indira Gandhi Glass House Garden, a botanical garden that is India's largest glass house. Stroll around the beautiful garden and learn about different plant species from the information boards.

  3. 12:30 PM: Murdeshwar Beach
    1 hour 45 minutes (69 km) from Indira Gandhi Glass House Garden

    Drive down the scenic coastal route to Murdeshwar beach. Enjoy water sports like jet skiing, parasailing, and banana boat ride. Explore the famous Murdeshwar Temple, which is situated on the beachside.

  4. 4:00 PM: Shri Siddharoodha Swamy Math
    1 hour 20 minutes (62 km) from Murdeshwar beach

    Visit the Shri Siddharoodha Swamy Math, a prominent pilgrimage center dedicated to the Hindu saint Siddharoodha Swamy. The math has a beautiful architecture inspired by the Moghul and Dravidian styles, and the serene ambiance is perfect for meditation and introspection.

  5. 6:00 PM: Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) Park
    30 minutes (13 km) from Shri Siddharoodha Swamy Math

    End your adventure trip with a leisurely stroll at HDMC Park. This well-maintained park has lush green lawns, colorful flower beds, walking tracks and a musical fountain. It is the ideal place to relax and unwind.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Unkal Lake (2 hours, free)
  • Indira Gandhi Glass House Garden (1 hour, INR 20 entry fee)
  • Murdeshwar Beach (3 hours, water sports starting from INR 500)
  • Shri Siddharoodha Swamy Math (1 hour, free)
  • HDMC Park (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 520

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can visit the other nearby attractions like the Chandramouleshwara Temple, Nuggikeri Hanuman Temple, and Iskcon Temple. If you have less time, you can skip the Shri Siddharoodha Swamy Math or reduce the time spent at Murdeshwar beach. Keep in mind that water sports timings may vary based on the weather conditions.

0