Kollur - 497 Kms from Bangalore/140 Kms from Mangalore

Kollur is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Karnataka, at a distance of 128 Kms from Mangalore. The temple here is dedicated to Mookambika and stands on a spur of the Kodachadri peak. The Goddess Mookambika is in the form of Jyotir-Linga incorporating both Shiva and Shakthi. The Panchaloha image (five element mixed metal) of the Goddess on Shree Chakra is stated to have been consecrated by Adi shankaracharya during his visit to this place. There is an exquisite sculpture of Panchamukha Ganesha here.

Kollur is the haunt of rock climbers. Some important places of Kollur