| Sightseeing Highlights:
The Mookambika temple, situated on the banks of River Sauparnika, is the main attraction with lakhs of visitors visiting it. It is considered as one of the seven most sacred spots of the coastal region.
Kollur is also a popular destination for rock climbers and trekkers at the Kodachadri ranges.
Other Activities:
The Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to the endangered lion tail monkey, is close-by.
Visitors can also go to see the Arishina Gundi Waterfalls, which is inside the sanctuary and can be reached only by trekking into the deep jungle.
Located near Kundapur and about 140 km from Mangalore in Karnataka, Kollur
is an important pilgrim place for Hindus. Kollur is believed to be one
of the seven pilgrim centres created by Parashurama, a Hindu
mythological figure. Kollur is also known for having the oldest and the
deepest gold mines in the country.
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