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Kalpeni is known for its scenic
beauty with 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
& south-eastern shoreline. It is believed that
huge boulder were thrown up during a storm in 1847.
One can swim, reef walk or water sports on kayaks,
sail boats, pedal boats. Water sports crafts are
available on hire.
Kalpeni has three uninhabited satellite islands,
all surrounded by an immense lagoon of spectacular
beauty. Sunlight on the water causes it to sparkle
and flash like a million aquamarines. Koomel, the
gently curving bay where the tourist facilities
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overlooks Pitti and Thilakkam,
two of the islands. Here you can swim, reef walk, snorkel
or use water sports equipment like kayaks, and sail boats.
Now the tourist facilities have been augmented and tourists
can stay on the island in privately managed huts, depending
on the package. This lagoon is specially rich in coral
life
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