Up the coast to Udupi's Krishna temple, then inland to the Mookambika Devi temple at Kollur under the Kodachadri hills — with a Maravanthe sea-and-river stop on the way home.
Highlights: Kollur Mookambika, Udupi Krishna, Maravanthe beach, Souparnika river
Itinerary
Day 1 · 6:00 AM — Pickup & drive north From your door in Kannur — about 200 km on NH 66 via Kasaragod and Mangaluru to Udupi, roughly 5 hours with breakfast. (Stay booked by you)
Day 1 · late morning — Udupi Sri Krishna Matha Darshan through the Kanakana Kindi window, the old Car Street mathas and a classic Udupi veg lunch. (Men shirts off · no jeans)
Day 1 · evening — Kollur Mookambika About 75 km inland under the Kodachadri hills: evening darshan at the Devi temple; overnight in Kollur. (Decent traditional dress)
Day 2 · early — Morning darshan & Souparnika An early visit before the crowds, and the Souparnika river beside the temple. (Optional · queues on festivals)
Day 2 · 9:30 AM — Maravanthe beach Where NH 66 runs on a strip of sand between the Arabian Sea and the Souparnika river. (Photos only · no swimming)
Day 2 · ~5:30 PM — Drive home About 245 km south via Udupi and Mangaluru, lunch on the way; at your door in Kannur by evening.
Good to know
🛕 Temple dress: Udupi: men remove shirts inside; no jeans, T-shirts, shorts or sleeveless wear. Kollur: decent traditional dress; footwear off at both temples.
🪔 Crowds & timings: Kollur is busiest on Fridays, weekends and during Navaratri — expect long queues. Both temples close for a while around midday; we plan darshan around it.
🪪 Karnataka entry: Udupi and Kollur are in Karnataka: interstate permit, border tax and tolls are billed at actual cost. We re-check entry rules before you travel.
🏨 Your stay: You book one night in Kollur — temple-run and private lodges near the temple. Your driver's night allowance is in our price.
