Sasthamkotta Kollam Tourism Places In Kollam District Kerala tourist place india

:: Sasthamkotta

It can be rightly called the 'Queen of Lakes' and is situated about 29 kms from Kollam town. This vast fresh water lake flanked 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. This temple dedicated to both Lord Ganesha and Lord Ayyappa is surrounded by hills and forests, and the monkeys inhabiting the premises are considered holy. The monkeys of Sasthamkotta are believed to be the faithful entourage of the ruling deity, the Dharmasastha and therefore they have a spiritual ambience about them. The monkeys are devotee-friendly, and the thousands of devotees visiting the temple take pleasure in feeding these monkeys with nuts and fruits.

Access through:

Rail: Kollam, about 29 kms away.

Air: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport , about 71 kms from Kollam.

Tourist Places in Kollam District

BEACHES

1. Thirumullavaram beach
2. Thangasseri beach
3. Thirumullavaram beach

MONUMENTS

1. Thangasseri

HILLS

1. Thenmala

BACK WATER

1. Sasthamkotta
2. Alumkadavu (Backwater)

PICNIC SPOTS

1. Palaruvi
2. Picnic Village

WILD LIFE SANCTUARY

1. Shenduruny Wildlife Sanctuary

PILGRIM CENTRES

1. Kottukal Rock Cut Cave Temple
2. Jatayupara
3. Matha Amrithanandamayi Ashram, Vallikavu
4. Ochira
5. Rameshwara Temple
6. The Cave Temple

OTHERS

1. Kollam – Aquatourism

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