What to expect
Highlights
- The black-granite Chalukyan architecture.
- The four-shrine cross plan.
- The setting beside Unkal Lake.
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.
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Before you go to Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal
Entry rules not verified for this temple. Some Hindu temples admit only Hindus, and most enforce a dress code at the door. We have not verified the rule for this particular temple, so please check before you travel — especially if you are not Hindu or are visiting from outside India.
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Typetemple
Nearest baseHubballi
DistrictDharwad
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed30 to 45 minutes
EntryFree
Places to visit6→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.
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.
Weather in Chandramouleshwara Temple, UnkalSeasonal guide
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Today at Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal
Sunrise6:17 am
Sunset6:41 pm
Golden hour best light5:41 pm–6:41 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:41 pm–7:06 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 50%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Karnataka. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- An ASI-protected temple — treat the stonework with care.
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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
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Chandramouleshwara Temple, Unkal
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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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.
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).
Image credits
Photographs: Manjunath Doddamani Gajendragad at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain), Manjunath Doddamani Gajendragad at English Wikipedia (Public domain), Manjunath Doddamani, Gajendragad / Hubli, Karnataka(North), India Manj (Public domain). Wikimedia Commons.