Hubli –Dharwad  are the twin cities located In the state Karnataka . Hubli is basically An industrial hub and a major junction, whereas Dharwad is a education center where there are numerous Institutes and lots of students come here for education and training. These place has many tourist attractions and a very healthy and green environment which attracts a lot of tourists. The twin cities of Hubli-Dharwad are located in the southern state of  Karnataka. The administrative center of Dharwad District is the twin city, Hubli- Dharwad , located 430 km north west of Bangalore. The climate of the city is extremely good throughout the year and especially Dharwad is known for its pleasant climate. Languages spoken in Hubli are Kannada, Hindi, Marathi and English. People here celebrate each and every festival with great pomp and enthusiasm . Veeragase is popular folk dance.  It is a symbolic presentation of the heroism and valour of God Veerabahadhra. Its exponents are called Lingadevaru and they  perform the dance with religious fervour at festival time especially during the months of Shravana and Kartika. All though these cities are situated in south But north –indian food is very famous here. Dal –baati and Choorma are very popular here. Rice is also a favourite of  people here. The sweets made of milk are very famous here. The sweets made here are addressed with the city’s name before them for ex- dharwad- pade as this is one of the specialties of these cities. Carnatic music and Hindustani classical music are also very popular here. Kundgol a town 20 kms from Hubli is the birth place of many classical singers. How to reach Hubli Air Hubli is well connected with regular flights from Hubli Airport. Rail Hubli has a rail station connecting it to major cities and towns. Road Hubli has  well connected road and regular bus services  to major cities. How to move within Hubli There are buses and taxis to travel within the city. There are rickshaws too but will need some bargaining as they don't use there meters. Places to stay in Hubli-Dharwad Hubli-Dharwad  is rich in accommodation which provides the best facilities and services. There are star rated luxurious hotels to budget hotels or cheap lodges. Bed and Breakfasts are also available on the highways in affordable prices and is a good option. Some star rated hotels have conference facilities and banquet halls for social meets and gatherings. Some hotels have in house dinning facilities too. There are resorts with modern facilities and comfortable rooms. Places of interest in and around Hubli-Dharwad Chandramouleshwara Temple A temple made in Chalukya  times is dedicated to God Chandramouleshvara, which is another name of Lord Shiva with beautiful architectures and decorative carvings can be seen in Hubli which attracts lots of tourists . Bhavanishankar Temple This Chalukyan temple with the image of Sri Narayana is very impressive And thousands of tourists come here every year to make their wishes.