Situated 42 km away from Punalur, Achencoil alias Acchankovil is an important pilgrim centre in Kollam district. The Sastha temple here, located amidst dense forests, attracts tourists during the Sabarimala season. The two important festivals of this temple are Mandala Pooja (December-January) and the festival held at 'Ravathi' (January-February). The two notable features of the festival are the Therottam (Chariot festival) and Pushpabhishekam (offering of flowers).