[1][2] Although it is small, with an area of only 6.62 km²,[3] it is the end point of the Ithikkara River and part of the system of lakes and canals that make up the Kerala Backwaters.

It has been connected to Edava and Ashtamudi Kayal as part of the Trivandrum - Shoranur canal system since the late 19th century.

[citation needed] The lake meets the sea and in between a small stretch of road which divides them can be viewed on way.

The nearest major rail head is Kollam Junction railway station, which is about 26 kilometres (16 mi) away from the lake.

Paravur Municipal Bus Stand and railway station are 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) away from the lake.