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Kalpeni Island |
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Wildlife
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Location : 10o 5* North latitude
73o 39* East latitude Located 287 kms from Cochin. It is known for its scenic beauty & the small islets called Tilakkam & Pitti & a 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 the coral debris along the eastern & the 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 woman’s education was considered a taboo. Hare one can swim reef-walk or water sport on kayaks, sail boat & pedal boat. Water sport crafts are given on hire; two bathing huts with change rooms are available Koomal Beach Resort. A visit to Baniyan Factory & the Light House is also included in the day’s program. Kalpeni is part of Coral Reef packages of SPORTS. |
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