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About Hubli - DharwadLocation :The twin cities of Hubli-Dharwad are located at a distance of around 420 KM north of Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka state and 550 KM south of Mumbai. The city of Dharwad is just east of the famous Western Ghats and is surrounded by hills and lakes. Dharwad district (before Re-organization of 1997) covers an area of 13738 sq. KM and with a twin city population of about 6,00,000. The city of Dharwad is the district head quarters and twin cities (Hubli-Dharwad) are educational and financial, industrial hub for North KarnatakaNearest Airport: The Airport at Hubli (18 KM). There are other near by airports like Belgaum (80 KM), Goa(160 KM), Bangalore(420 KM) and Mumbai(550 KM). From each of above cities there are numerous luxury buses and trains.

About Hubli: Hubli is a major city of this district and is a famous industrial town. This historic town was known as Raya Hubli and also as Elaya Puravada Halli during the ancient times. This city metamorphosed into an important commercial centre for trade in cotton and iron during the reign of the Vijaynagara empire. The city is noted for its handloom textile units and has many cotton ginning and processing mills. The district has some of the important monuments like the beautiful temples, churches, mosques, and monasteries that are worth a visit. Not to be missed are the delicious Pedas, the specialty of the district.

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