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 included in the day's program. 4 tourist
cottages are also available for staying tourists. Kalpeni is
part of Coral Reef and Coconut Grove Packages.