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In the south Indian state of Karnataka there is a small town known as Dharwad or Dharwar. Dharwad forms the administrative headquarters of the Dharwad district. It is renowned for its ancient culture, classical music, literature as well as its educational institutions. This peaceful and pleasant city is one of the rapidly developing cities in Karnataka. There are several industries in its northern and southern boundaries that make this town the centre of commercial activity. If one wishes to travel to Dharwad one should not miss out The Dharwad Pedha – a milk-based sweetmeat which is very popular amongst the tourists.
PLACES OF INTEREST:
Temple of Mylaralinga: This temple that dates back to the 12th century has been built using the Chalukya style of architecture.  This temple has several beautifully carved stone pillars. The shrine of ‘Mylaralinga Gudda’ that lies on the hill top is visited by several ardent devotees at all times of the year. This temple is unique because of the fact that the deity inside the temple receives the first ray of sunlight in Dharwad.
Unkal Lake: The Unkal Lake is one of the favourite tourist destinations. This lake provides an enchanting view of the sunset. The cool evening breeze is very relaxing and rejuvenating. It is believed that the water body is about 110 years old. There is a statue of Swami Vivekananda at the centre of the lake that is quite a sight to behold.
Nrupatunga Betta: The twin cities of Dharwad and Hubli can be viewed from this places. It is a beautiful tourist spot. People come here for morning walks and this place has become the focal point of real-estate and construction activity.
Dattatreya Temple: This temple that is dedicated to Lord Dattatreya who is believed to be an incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. This temple which is also popularly known as Dattana Gidu is visited by people from different places who come here to offer prayers.
Someshwara Temple : this temple is one of the oldest temples of Dharwad and dates back to the 12th century. It houses the stupas of Mahisha Mardini and Chaturbhuja Ganapati which is the main attraction of this temple.
SHOPPING
Dharwad is one of the favourite destinations for people who indulge in shopping. It is a shopper’s Paradise. One can splurge in various kinds of items found in the different shops of the place. It is a place where people not only indulge in window-shopping but also end up buying lots of goodies. Tourists flock in large number in this place to buy gifts for their near and dear ones. There are many malls and shopping complexes where people can get things of their choice at reasonable prices. The most frequently visited place for shopping is More for You Supermarket, Banashree Fashion Wear, Gajanan Jewellers, Jeans Palace, The Loot Store, Apsara Dresses, Ladies Fashion,
HOTELS: There are several hotels that provide good food and lodging. Some of the popular hotels of the region are as follows:
Dharwad Hotel
Hotel Guruprakash
Central Park
Hoysala Hotel
Kamat Hotel
Hotel Ahsok
Hotel Tirumala Classic
TRANSPORT
Road: As Dharwad is connected to Pune and Bangalore by the National highway NH 4, hence travelers can reach this place with convenience.
Railways: An important rail head is situated at Hubli. So one can board the passenger trains from here.
Air: The nearest airport is at Hubli that  lies at 18 kilometers from Dharwad.
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