KILTAN ISLAND

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Kiltan Island Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep Island consists of 32 coral islands, located in the Arabian Sea. Atoll, lagoon and reefs are the three main geographical features. Kiltan Island is the fourth smallest inhabited island in the Lakshadweep group and is located in the northern group of the Lakshadweep archipelago. The island is 3 km long with a maximum width of 900 m, with an overall linear shape with broad base at the north end tapering towards the north-west. A high storm beach is located along the northern and southern ends of the island.

The Kiltan Island lies 51 km north-east of Amini Island, between 11° 28′ and 11° 30′ N latitude and 72° 59′ and 73° 01′ E longitude, and has an area of 2.20 sq km. It has 3.4 km length and 0.6 km width at the broadest point. On the northern and southern ends of the island, there are high storm beaches. This island is 394 km (213 nautical miles) away from Kochi. Its lagoon area is 1.76 sq km.

KILTAN lies 51 kms. north-east of AMINI on the international trade route between the Persian Gulf and Sri Lanka.On the northern and southern ends of the island there is a high storm beach.The island is thick in flora and is fertile. The summer nights in KILTAN are warmer and it is usual for the people to sleep outside their homes,on the beaches. KILTAN has a rich tradition of folk dances.

Climate

The climate of Kiltan is similar to the climatic conditions of Kerala. March to May is the hottest period of the year. The temperature ranges from 25^oC to 35^oC and humidity ranging from 70 -76 per cent for most of the year. The average rainfall received is 1600 mm a year. Monsoon prevails here from 15th May to 15th September. The monsoon period raises temperature to the mercury level between 27- 30 degrees. During the monsoon time, boats are not allowed outside the lagoon because of the violent sea. The presence of the reef maintains calm at the lagoon.

Activities

Scuba

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Snorkeling

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Kayaking and Canoeing

Kayaking

Island Hopping

ISLAND HOPPING

Turtle Watching

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Lagoon Swims

Swimming

Fishing

Fishing

Glass-Bottom Boat Rides

Fishing

Beach Picnic

Fishing

Stargazing

Fishing

Moonlit Dinners

Fishing

Sunset Cruises

Fishing

LIST OF ISLANDS

Inhabited Islands

Bitara Island

BITARA ISLAND

The smallest inhabited island in Lakshadweep, Bitra is known for its lagoon area of 54.61 km² and a population of just 271 people.

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CHETLAT ISLAND

Located 37 km northwest of Kiltan, Chetlat has a lagoon area of 3.79 km². It’s known for its coir-twisting tradition and a yearly growing sand spit on the northern point.

Bitara Island

KILTAN ISLAND

This island has a lagoon area of 1.76 km² and is rich in flora. It’s also known for its high storm beaches on the northern and southern ends.

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KADMAT ISLAND

Also known as Cardamom Island, Kadmat is a coral island with a lagoon covering an area of 25 km². It’s famous for its marine life and water sports activities

Bitara Island

AMINI ISLAND

Known for its oval shape and a depression at the center, Amini Island is relatively unexplored and boasts beautiful sandy beaches and a rich marine.

Bitara Island

ANDROTT ISLAND

Spanning about 4.9 km in length, Andrott is culturally significant with attractions like the tomb of Saint Ubaidullah and Buddhist archaeological remains.

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AGATTI ISLAND

A slender island about six kilometers long, Agatti is known for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse fishes in its lagoons.

Bitara Island

MINICOY ISLAND

Minicoy is the second largest and the southernmost among the islands of the Lakshadweep archipelago.

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KALPENI ISLAND

The Island is located at a distance of 287 km from Kochi and located south-east of Kavaratti Island and midway between Andrott and Minicoy.

Bitara Island

BANGARAM ISLAND

This teardrop-shaped island is surrounded by a crystal-clear lagoon and coral reef, making it ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving. It measures just over 2 kilometers in length.

Bitara Island

KAVARATTI ISLAND

The Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory Lakshadweep in India. The Island of Kavaratti lies 360Km of the coast of the State of Kerala at 10.57°N 72.64°E.

Uninhabited Islands

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SUHELI PAR ISLAND

Suheli Par is a coral atoll in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India. It is an oval-shaped 17 km long atoll surrounded by a zone of rich marine fauna.

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CHERIYUM ISLAND

Cheriyam is the northernmost island, with a population of 10. The island has a water tank, a pond, a small 2.8-kilometre (1.7-mile) road from the village to a lighthouse at the north point.

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PARLI I&II ISLAND

Parali Island is an uninhabited island located east of Thinnakara Island and covered with dense coconut vegetation. The major soil types in Lakshadweep are coral sand derived from coral limestone.

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PERUMAL PAR ISLAND

Perumal Par is an uninhabited coral atoll belonging to the Amindivi Subgroup of islands of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India. It has a distance of 2,001 km south of the city of Delhi

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PITTI ISLAND

Pitti, also known as Pakshipitti (pakshi meaning “bird” in Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil), is an uninhabited coral islet in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.

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SUHELI ISLAND

Suheli Par is located 52 km to the SW of Kavaratti, 76 km to the south of Agatti, 139 km to the west of Kalpeni and 205 km to the NNW of Minicoy, with the broad Nine Degree Channel between them.

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VALIYAKKARA ISLAND

The islet located 52 km to the southwest of Kavaratti, 76 km to the south of Agatti, 139 km to the west of Kalpeni and 205 km to the of Minicoy.

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THILAKKAM ISLAND

Tilakkam group are a group of islands off the west of Kalpeni. The land of these islands 0.055 square kilometres (0.021 square miles) belong to two different families of Kalpeni

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KALPITTI ISLAND

Noted for its scenic beauty and underwater wonders, Kalpitti is a lesser-known island that offers a tranquil experience.

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VIRINGILI ISLAND

Viringili is barely 200 m in length. It is fringed with gravel and it is covered with bushes. A few stunted coconut trees grow in the center of the island. It has a distance of 0.6 km (0.37 mi) from Minicoy.

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THINNAKARA ISLAND

With a total surface area of 0.42 sq. m, Thinnakkara is a coral paradise where one can find sea cucumbers, starfishes, shells, and corals on its exposed seabed.