Maarana Ghat is a sacred place 24 km from
Kollur. This is the place where
Goddess Mookambika killed Mookasura, a demon. The temple at this place has a Shri Chakra, symbolizing Mookambika Devi.
Kollur is well-connected to
Mangalore,
Bangalore and
Mysore. Regular buses ply from
Udupi to Kollur.