What to expect
Highlights
- The Mookambika (Adi Shakti) shrine and jyotirlinga.
- The Souparnika river and Aksharabhyasa rituals.
- The base for the Kodachadri hill trek.
Kollur Mookambika Temple
The Mookambika Temple at Kollur, on the Souparnika river in the Western Ghats foothills, is one of the most revered temples of coastal Karnataka. The goddess Mookambika is worshipped as a form of Adi Shakti combining Shiva and Parvati, represented by a jyotirlinga and a seated idol.
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Before you go to Kollur Mookambika Temple
Check entry arrangements. Ask temple staff about visitor entry, dress requirements and access to the inner shrine before you travel, especially if you are visiting as a non-Hindu.
Dress respectfully and follow the institution’s admission and photography rules.
Typetemple
Nearest baseKollur
DistrictUdupi
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1.5 to 2 hours
EntryFree
A major pilgrimage centre — especially for beginning a child’s education (Aksharabhyasa) — it also sits at the foot of Kodachadri hill, the base for the trek to the peak.
Getting there
How to visit
- ~80 km north of Udupi in the Ghats; reach it by bus or taxi (the Kollur road winds through forest).
- A living temple with a dress code — modest dress, footwear off; a dip in the Souparnika before darshan is customary, and festival days are very crowded.
Distance by road
- Mangaluru60 km
- Shivamogga145 km
- Chikkamagaluru145 km
- Karwar175 km
- Bengaluru400 km
Road km to Udupi; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; Navaratri (Sep–Oct) is the great festival but hugely crowded.
Weather in Kollur Mookambika TempleSeasonal guide
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Today at Kollur Mookambika Temple
Sunrise6:22 am
Sunset6:10 pm
Golden hour best light5:10 pm–6:10 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:10 pm–6:35 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 260°
Moon tonight🌓 First quarter · 45%
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
- A busy pilgrimage temple with a dress code — modest dress, footwear off, and mind the slippery river steps.
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Kollur Mookambika Temple — at a glance
Timings~5:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 3:00 - 9:00 PM (confirm)
Best timeOctober to February; Navaratri (Sep–Oct) crowded
Entry: Free (special poojas extra)
Getting here
How to reach Kollur Mookambika Temple
~80 km north of Udupi in the Ghats; bus/taxi
Getting back
If you are travelling by bus or ferry, check the return service with the operator before setting out. Leave time to reach the stop or jetty after your visit.
- 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 Kollur Mookambika Temple
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
If you need help at Kollur Mookambika Temple
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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Nearby
What’s near Kollur Mookambika Temple
beachMaravanthe Beach
A striking beach on NH-66 where the road runs on a narrow strip with the Arabian Sea on one side and the Souparnika river, backed by the Kodachadri hills, on the other.
25.4 km · ~42 min by cab · straight lineK
Kundeshwara Temple
Place
templeKundeshwara Temple
Kundapura’s namesake Shiva temple near the Panchagangavalli estuary, a living town shrine traditionally associated with the Alupa ruler Kundavarma.
29.9 km · ~50 min by cab · straight line
beachKodi Beach, Kundapura
The town-side beach west of Kundapura near the Panchagangavalli river mouth, with a long sandy shore and an active estuary landscape.
30.5 km · ~51 min by cab · straight line
heritageBarkur
A historic temple town north of Udupi, once a medieval capital of the Tulu country, dotted with old temples such as the Panchalingeshwara and Kalikamba and scattered ruins.
44.7 km · ~74 min by cab · straight lineK
Kemmannu Hanging Bridge
Place
heritageKemmannu Hanging Bridge
A 280-foot pedestrian suspension bridge built in 1991 between Padukudru and Timmanakudru near Kemmannu. The last verified status report recorded it closed as unsafe; confirm locally before travelling and do not plan on crossing.
52.7 km · ~88 min by cab · straight line
viewpointManipal End Point
A landscaped viewpoint on the edge of the Manipal plateau overlooking the Swarna river valley and the Western Ghats — a popular garden-and-sunset spot in the university town.
55.0 km · ~92 min by cab · straight line
islandSt Mary's Islands
A cluster of small islands off Malpe famous for their columnar basalt — hexagonal rock pillars formed by ancient volcanic activity — reached by a short boat ride and declared a National Geological Monument.
56.0 km · ~93 min by cab · straight line
beachMalpe Beach
A clean, lively beach and fishing harbour ~5 km from Udupi — the boarding point for boats to St Mary’s Islands and a hub for water sports and seafood.
57.2 km · ~95 min by cab · straight line
templeSri Krishna Matha, Udupi
The 13th-century Krishna temple founded by the saint Madhvacharya, where the deity is worshipped through a silver-plated nine-holed window (the Navagraha Kitiki); it is the seat of the eight Udupi mathas and the origin of the famed Udupi vegetarian cuisine.
58.5 km · ~98 min by cab · straight line
templeAnantheshwara Temple, Udupi
An ancient Shiva temple (Anantheshwara/Chandramouleeshwara) beside the Krishna Matha on Udupi’s Car Street, older than the Krishna temple and closely linked to Madhvacharya, who is said to have given his last discourse here.
58.5 km · ~98 min by cab · straight line
templePajaka Kshetra
The birthplace of the 13th-century philosopher Madhvacharya, about 12 km from Udupi — a quiet pilgrimage site with shrines and sacred tanks at the foot of a hill.
65.9 km · ~110 min by cab · straight lineOn the map
Where Kollur Mookambika Temple is
Good to know
Kollur Mookambika Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kollur Mookambika Temple?
October to February; Navaratri (Sep–Oct) is the great festival but hugely crowded.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kollur Mookambika Temple?
Entry: Free (special poojas extra). Timings: ~5:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 3:00 - 9:00 PM (confirm).
How do I reach Kollur Mookambika Temple?
~80 km north of Udupi in the Ghats; reach it by bus or taxi (the Kollur road winds through forest). A living temple with a dress code — modest dress, footwear off; a dip in the Souparnika before darshan is customary, and festival days are very crowded.
How much time do I need for Kollur Mookambika Temple?
1.5 to 2 hours.
What else is near Kollur Mookambika Temple?
Nearby you can pair Maravanthe Beach (25.4 km), Kundeshwara Temple (29.9 km), Kodi Beach, Kundapura (30.5 km), Barkur (44.7 km).
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Image credits
Photographs: Starstuffseyyon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), Starstuffseyyon (CC BY-SA 4.0), A.Murali (CC0). Wikimedia Commons.