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
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 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
Sunrise6:19 am
Sunset6:42 pm
Golden hour best light5:42 pm–6:42 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:42 pm–7:07 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 64%
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
- 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
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Kollur Mookambika Temple 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 Kollur Mookambika Temple
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 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 (25.7 km), Kodi Beach, Kundapura (30.5 km), Barkur (44.7 km), Kemmannu Hanging Bridge (52.7 km).
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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.