Location: About 29 km from Kollam town
This vast fresh water lake surrounded by hills on three sides is the largest of its kind in Kerala.
The ancient Sastha Temple, which lends its name to the town, is an important pilgrim centre.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station: Kollam, about 29 km away
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 71 km from Kollam
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 72 km from Kollam town
