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It is
known for its scenic beauty and the small islets called
Tilakkam & Pitti and an uninhabited island on the north
called Cheriyam. A huge shallow lagoon encloses all of them.
A peculiar feature of KALPENI atoll is the huge storm bank
of coral debris along the eastern and south-eastern
shorelines. It is believed that huge boulders were thrown up
during a storm in 1847. It is a progressive island; it was
in this island that girls first went to school, when women's
education was considered a taboo. Here one can swim,
reef-walk or water-sport on kayaks, sail boats & pedal
boats.Water sports crafts are given on hire; 2 bathing huts
with change-rooms are available, at Koomel Beach Resort. A
visit to the Baniyan factory and the Light house is also
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tourist cottages are also available for staying tourists.
Kalpeni is part of Coral Reef and Coconut Grove Packages.
Location:
10o-05*North Lattitude 73o-39* East longitude,
located 287 kms, from Cochin.
Population:
4319
Land Area:
2.79 sq.Kms.
Climate:
The climate of the island is moderate.
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