Dharwad Attractions - Tourist Places To Visit In Dharwad

Ulavi Channabasaveshwara Temple is one of the important pilgrimage centres in Karnataka located in the Uttara Kannada district. Situated amidst dense forests, this picturesque location is quite famous for the resting place of Channabasavanna, one of the most respected saints of the Lingayat faith.

The shrine features beautifully carved 63 Mantaps. The annual fair at Ulavi attracts pilgrims from all over Karnataka. The world famous Syntheri Rocks is located nearby.

Dattatreya Temple is a temple located in Gandhi Chowk of Dharwad district. The temple is dedicated to Lord Dattatreya who is believed to be the incarnation of the Hindu trinity, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

In the temple, the chief deity of Dattatreya is displayed with three heads. The temple is also known as Dattana Gidu and can be conveniently approached from all corners of the city.

Nrupatunga Betta is a scenic picnic spot located on the Unkal Hill in Hubli. It is a popular tourist spot for sight seeing. A panoramic vista of the twin cities, Dharwad and Hubli, could be enjoyed from here. One can also get a bird's eye view of the far lying regions. The rejuvenating hillock of Nrupatunga Betta is very popular for morning strolls! It also has a children's park where kids can play and rejoice.

Shri Shringeri Shankar Math is a temple in Dharwad with the idols of Shri Sharadambha and Shri Shankaracharya. This teaching centre in Dharwad is beautifully designed and features intricate patterns of tiles, ceramic statues and grass lawns.

In Shri Shringeri Shankar Math, Pooja and Archana are conducted as per vaidhika dharma every day. Special programmes are organised here durring Navaratri, Shivratri and Shankar Jayanthi.

Bhavani Shankar Temple is a popular pilgrimage site in Dharwad dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Built in the Chalukyan style of architecture, Bhavani Shankar Temple is believed to be built during the period of 1068-1076 A.D. by the Chalukyan king Someshwara 11.

One of the chief attractions of the temple is its inner sanctum featuring a portrait of Narayana. The sanctum is encircled by carvings on all corners that depict Dashavathara (Ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu).

Mylaralinga Temple is a temple dedicated to god Mailari which is a form of Lord Shiva. It's a 12th century temple built in the Chalukyan style of architecture. Located on a hill called 'Mylaralinga Gudda', there are quite a few Shiv Lingas installed outside this temple.

The unique feature of this temple is the position of the deity. The deity is placed such that it receives the first rays of sun falling on the city! The inner sanctum of the temple has an idol of Chaturbhuja Milara and the ceilings are engraved with lotus designs.

Nuggikeri Hanuman Temple is an ancient temple in Dharwad dedicated to Lord Hanuman. During Saturdays, hundreds of devotees from different parts of the state frequent this temple and offer prayers to Lord Hanuman.

Every year, on the auspicious day of 'Chaitra suddha poornima' or 'Hanuman Jayanti', a festival called Jatra Mahotsava is held here involving thousands of devotees.

Someshwara Temple in Dharwad is one of the oldest and most revered places in the city. Built during the Chalukya period, the shrine features statues of Mahisha Mardini and Chaturbhuja Ganapati, which are the chief attractions of the temple. People from far and wide flock in during the Ganesha Chaturthi festival here. The temple is set amidst lush green grasslands and beautiful plants.