Spread over 32 sq. km area Lakshadweep is an island of beauty and serenity. Lakshadweep is situated on the banks of Arabian Sea. It has a unique treasure of coral reefs. Population of Lakshadweep is nearly about 50,000. They are simple people who earn their livelihood from coconut cultivation, fishing and coir twisting. Lakshadweep is a combination of green, blue and various other colors. There are a huge number of coconut trees with green leaves, blue sea and colorful sea animals and birds. There is a belief that during 435 AD this land is invented by the ship wrecked sailors.
Kiltan is a small island in Lakshadweep. It is 3km long and 594 meters wide. Kiltan has a high storm area where in 1995 a violent storm slapped and the coral boulders have become a thin line. Some lagoons are narrow and during low tide larger boats cannot enter in these lagoons. Kiltan has a lime stone resource and this area has dense trees. Summer is severely hot and people use to sleep outside in cubicles made by cadjan leaves.
Suheli is a wonderful fishing destination for the inhabitants of Lakshadweep. This island is situated 47 km south west of Kavaratti. It is at first seized by Kavaratti islanders but after some time it was attached to the rulers of Cannanore as a civic punishment.
The island of birds Pitti is also known as Pakshi Pitti. It is a small island which acquires 1.21 hectares of land. It is the reproduction place of Tern birds. Their breeding time is January to March. It is a bird sanctuary from 1962. Pitti is a rocky place direct landing is impossible.
How to reach Kiltan, Suheli and Pitti
You can go there by air or you can avail the ship route.