Places to Visit Near Mookambika Temple & How to Reach

The attraction of Kollur isn't limited to the temple and goddess Mookambika. The Kollur area is nestled in the evergreen forests of Western Ghats. While the beauty of Mookambika is calming to one's soul, beautiful natural beauty refreshes the mind. Connecting to nature, especially at a sacred site such as Kollur Mookambika is the best option to pamper yourself. It is possible to stay in any of the hotels at the Kollur Mookambika temple.

Kodachadri Mountain

A favourite spot for trekkers, nature enthusiasts as well as rock climbers. a hike to Kodachadri peak is awe-inspiring with stunning perspectives of Arabian Sea. It's designated as an important historic site in the hands of Government Karnataka. It is the 10th in the highest peaks of Karnataka.natural over sea levels. It is designated as kmsKodachadri Mountain is an enchanting view for those seeking tranquillity. The stunning mountains are situated inside the Western Ghats region and are approximately 1343 metres high.

Souparnika

River Souparnika is among the most renowned rivers in the sacred river systems of India. It runs across in the Kundapur Taluk in the South Indian state of Karnataka. The river is popular due to its spiritual significance, where people come to enjoy a holy dip. 

The proximity of Souparnika river to Mookambika Temple (1 km) is an appealing destination for visitors to the temple. It is among the most popular attractions for those looking to travel to Kollur. This picturesque river spot is home to an impressive bridge as well as great hiking opportunities for forest enthusiasts.

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Arishna Gundi Waterfalls

The waterfall is situated at a distance of 83 km from Udupi and 10 kilometers away from Kollur temple. Arishina Gundi Falls (also called as Arasina Makki Falls) is one of the most well-known waterfalls situated in the dense forest of the Mookambika wildlife sanctuary. It is possible to locate these falls in the dense forest located close to and in the Kodachadri hills. 

It is just a few steps from the nearest road to get there. Permission to enter these waterfalls must be sought out prior to the time of entry and you can obtain it from the checkpoint when going in the forests. The waterfall's location is so that when sunlight rays hit the droplets, they display an amazing yellow-orange colour. This is the reason that the waterfall received its name Arishna meaning Turmeric, or yellow. The perfect mix and match of falls and forest create a wonderful trip for travellers.

Anegudde Vinayaka Temple

Anegudde Vinayaka temple is one of the seven holy sites that are sacred to the people of the region that is known as "Parashurama Srishti '' or the creation of Saint Parashurama. This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is among the most renowned temples of Udupi. The temple is situated 10 km south of the Kundapura Railway Station, this temple is located on the hill and draws a large number of visitors each year.

Murudeshwara

Murudeshwara is one of the towns that lies in the Bhatkal Taluk in the Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. World famous for the highest Shiva statue This beach town is on the shores of the Arabian Sea and is also known for its Murudeshwara Temple.

Udupi

Udupi is one of the cities, and the headquarters for the Udupi District within the Indian state of Karnataka. Udupi is famous for the Krishna Matt located here. It also gives its name to Udupi food.

Read about Highest Peak in Karnataka.

Route to Mookambika Temple Kollur

Mangalore city located 135 kilometers away from Kollur is the closest city that is connected to all the other states and cities in India via rail, air and road.

By Air

The closest airport for the town in Kollur is Bajpe Airport in Mangalore, that is located about 110 km far from Kollur Mookambika Temple and is linked to all the important cities of India. Hubli Airport is the second closest airport situated about 170 km from Kollur However, we highly recommend using the new airport in Mangalore.

By Bus

Between Mangalore from Mangalore to Kollur there are numerous state-of-the-art buses available for use. The direct bus trip from Mangalore takes about 3 hours to get to Kollur. The people who travel from the south of India need to go through Kollur by Mangalore. The majority of large cities located in South India and in Kerala offer direct bus services from Mangalore to Kollur Mookambika temple.People travelling from the eastern and northern parts of India can catch a direct flight to Mangalore. From Mangalore, you can get a cab or a shuttle bus for Kollur Temple.

By Train

There are numerous trains running from Mangalore to Kollur. The closest railway stations to Mangalore are Kundapura Railway Station is 32 km away, and Byndoor Railway Station (also called by the name of Mookambika Road Railway Station) is located 28 km from Mookambika Temple. Mookambika temple. The majority of trains that travel from Kerala will stopping point in Mookambika Road Railway Station (Byndoor). We recommend that you get down at Kundapura Railway Station and take taxis from here to Kollur.

By Road

It is easy to drive to Mangalore, Bangalore, Mysore and Udupi or any city in Kerala. In fact, KSRTC runs regular buses towards Kollur in these towns. The highway connection to Kollur is superb. Kollur Temple is situated 40 kilometres from the cochin-Panvel NH17 highway.

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