Kollur
Top Places to Visit in Kollur
Popular attractions and places to visit in Kollur
Arishina Gundi Falls
A yellow-orange forest waterfall inside Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, reached by a short trek popular with nature seekers.
Belkal Theertha
A remote 300 foot waterfall inside Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary reached by a moderate forest trek from Mudoor.
Garuda Guha
An ancient cave shrine near Parashuram Temple where Garuda is believed to have performed penance amid pilgrim lore.
Kodachadri Peak
A Western Ghats peak tied to Mookambika legend, offering a demanding trek and panoramic views toward the coast.
Kollur Temple Market
A lively street beside Mookambika Temple selling pooja items, sarees, brass lamps and Karnataka handicrafts for pilgrims.
Mookambika Temple
Located in Kollur, Karnataka, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Mookambika, worshipped as a manifestation of Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Parvati.
Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary
A Western Ghats forest reserve around Kollur protecting the lion tailed macaque, cane turtle and several waterfalls.
Parashuram Temple
A temple linked to the sage Parashuram, credited in legend with founding Kollur among the seven Mukti Sthalas.
Souparnika River
A serene river beside Mookambika Temple where pilgrims take ritual baths before darshan, framed by forest hills.
Best Time to Visit Kollur
Plan your trip around the right season
Why visit
Clear views and mild temperatures for viewpoints, walks, and plantation drives — Mookambika shrine tucked in coastal Karnataka ghats.
Keep in mind
Year-end holidays crowd hill stations—traffic builds on ghat roads.
Why visit
Still cooler than the plains—fine for short escapes.
Keep in mind
Haze/warmth grows; waterfalls shrink before monsoon.
Why visit
Peak waterfall drama and misty landscapes.
Keep in mind
Heavy rain triggers slips on trails and landslides on vulnerable ghats.
How to Reach Kollur
Intercity connectivity and travel options
Mangaluru airport (~100 km) or Udupi (~60 km) by road through Western Ghats ghat roads. Udupi is the nearest broad gauge rail station.
Getting Around Kollur
Local transport and practical tips
Local transport
KSRTC buses from Udupi and Shimoga serve Kollur. Autos and shared vehicles for local movement near the Mookambika temple.
Best Areas to Stay in Kollur
Pick the right neighbourhood for your trip
Mookambika temple street
Goddess shrine circuitsPre-dawn abhishekams reward lane-adjacent rooms.
Souparnika river cottages
Forest-edge morningsBirdsong replaces highway hum.
Kundapura highway hotels
Coastal connectorsParking between Udupi and Sringeri arcs.