Journey along Shasthamkotta Lake

Tourists intending to undertake a journey along Shasthamkotta Lake gather at the Kollam, which is known as one of the places, from where houseboat tours along the Shasthamkotta Lake are started. Tourists take up the tour along the lake due to the natural beauty and serene atmosphere of the place. The Shasthamkotta Lake is a fresh water lake, which is situated in a very picturesque location. Three sides of the lake are surrounded by hillocks. The lake is located at a distance of about 19 kilometers from the city of Kollam.

One of the most important reasons for the popularity of the Shasthamkotta Lake of Kollam is that it is the biggest fresh water lake of the state, Kerala. The total area covered by the lake is 375 hectares.