Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal

The marquee monument of the district — an 11th–12th-century Western Chalukya temple in black granite at Unkal on the bank of Unkal Lake, a sandhara square-cross-plan temple and an ASI Monument of National Importance. This temple guide is organized from Hubballi in Dharwad district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal.

Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal, Hubballi
Practical guide

Plan Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal

Typetemple
Nearest baseHubballi
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseHubballi
DistrictDharwad
Place typetemple
Time needed30 to 45 minutes.

The marquee monument of the district — an 11th–12th-century Western Chalukya temple in black granite at Unkal on the bank of Unkal Lake, a sandhara square-cross-plan temple and an ASI Monument of National Importance. This temple guide is organized from Hubballi in Dharwad district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which pilgrim stays, respectful local guides, food stops, shops, transport and verified visitor support should be verified around Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal.

The Chandramouleshwara Temple at Unkal is the marquee monument of the district — an 11th–12th-century Western Chalukya temple in black granite on the bank of Unkal Lake.

It is a sandhara square-cross-plan temple and an ASI Monument of National Importance.

Visiting

Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal — at a glance

TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; morning light

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal

At Unkal in Hubballi by the lake; auto or taxi from the city

An ASI-protected black-granite Chalukya temple — remove footwear and do not touch the carvings.

What to expect

Highlights

  • The black-granite Chalukyan architecture.
  • The four-shrine cross plan.
  • The setting beside Unkal Lake.
Getting there

How to visit

  • At Unkal in Hubballi, by the lake; auto or taxi from the city.
  • A protected temple — remove footwear and do not touch the carvings.

Distance by road

  • Belagavi90 km
  • Gadag55 km
  • Haveri75 km
  • Goa (Panaji)165 km
  • Bengaluru430 km

Road km to Dharwad; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.

Timing

Best time

October to February; morning light.

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Visitor notes

  • An ASI-protected temple — treat the stonework with care.
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What’s near Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal

lakeUnkal Lake 800 m · 10 min walk
heritageSiddharoodha Math 4.6 km · ~11 min by auto
templeSomeshwara Temple, Dharwad 12.2 km · ~20 min by cab
templeNuggikeri Hanuman Temple 12.6 km · ~21 min by cab
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Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal?

October to February; morning light.

What are the entry fee and timings at Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal?

Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.

How do I reach Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal?

At Unkal in Hubballi, by the lake; auto or taxi from the city. A protected temple — remove footwear and do not touch the carvings.

How much time do I need for Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal?

30 to 45 minutes.

What else is near Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal?

Nearby you can pair Unkal Lake (800 m), Indira Gandhi Glass House Garden (3.2 km), Banashankari Temple, Amargol (4.0 km), Siddharoodha Math (4.6 km).

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