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Kalpeni an island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep is situated 63 km south of Androth. The island also has three uninhabited satellite islands and is situated in the midst of a lagoon to the north-east of Kavaratti. Spread over an area of 2.8 km the island consists of an elongated atoll formation having two islands on the eastern side. There is another narrow island on the north known as Cheriyam Island with an area of 46 hectares. Besides there are several small islets along with the lagoon. The 37 metres high lighthouse of Kalpeni provides a birds eye view of the adjacent locations surrounded by the coconut groves white sandy beach and the Arabian Sea. Kayaks sail boats and pedal boats floating over crystal clear waters is a beautiful sight. There is a rich variety of flora and fauna along with aquatic life on the island.
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