Kundapur: Tourists heading to Kollur temple end up in Nandalike due to google maps error

Kundapur: Tourists heading to Kollur temple end up in Nandalike due to google maps error

Mangalore Today News Network

Kundapur, January 2, 2025: An unusual situation has arisen where hundreds of tourists traveling to the Kollur Mookambika Temple are being misdirected to the distant village of Nandalike. Tourists relying on Google Maps to navigate to Kollur end up in Nandalike, only to realize their mistake and then face the ordeal of traveling hundreds of kilometers back to Kollur.

Nandalike has a small temple dedicated to Goddess Mookambika, which is mistakenly listed on Google Maps as the Kollur Mookambika Temple. According to locals, tourists and devotees, unaware of the difference, often arrive at Nandalike. Visitors have urged Google to correct this navigation error to ensure a smooth journey to the renowned temple near Kundapura in Udupi district.

Tourist Chandan has appealed to Google to ensure proper navigation to the Kollur Mookambika Temple. Over the past three months, this issue has caused trouble for many travelers, especially those visiting for the first time from cities like Bengaluru, Kerala, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

Locals report that numerous vehicles arrive daily at Nandalike due to the mapping error, with some even arriving late at night. They have stressed the importance of addressing this issue to prevent further inconvenience. Several complaints have been made, but the problem persists, leaving visitors frustrated. Locals have also requested Google to delist the Nandalike temple from being tagged as Kollur Mookambika Temple.

With the influx of devotees to Kollur Mookambika Temple increasing after November, tourists are advised to double-check their routes on Google Maps before starting their journey. Failing to do so could lead to significant issues, particularly during nighttime when traffic and assistance are minimal. Locals have also urged travelers to avoid relying on alternate routes to prevent unnecessary trouble.