¤ About Kalpeni
Kalpeni, located 63 km south of Andrott, is the most southeasterly of the Cannanore Islands. It consists of an elongated atoll formation with two main islands on its eastern side. The southern island of Kalpeni is the larger island at 2.28 km². Cheriyam Island in the north is narrow with an area of 46 ha. A number of small islets are located on the lagoon side of Kalpeni. Its lagoon is the largest to be found in the archipelago. Kalpeni has three uninhabited, satellite islands, all surrounded by an immense lagoon of spectacular beauty. Sunlight on the water causes it to sparkle and flash like a million aquamarines. Koomel, the gently curving bay where the tourist facilities are located, directly overlooks Pitti and Tialkam, two of the islands. This lagoon is particularly rich in coral life.

¤ Accomodation
Kalpeni has three uninhabited satellite islands, all surrounded by an immense lagoon of spectacular beauty. Sunlight on the water causes it to sparkle and flash like a million aquamarines. Koomel, the gently curving bay where the tourist facilities are located, directly overlooks Pitti and Thilakkam, two of the islands. Here you can swim, reef walk, snorkel or use water sports equipment like kayaks, and sail boats. Now the tourist facilities have been augmented and tourists can stay on the island in privately managed huts, depending on the package. This lagoon is specially rich in coral life.

¤ Climate of Kalpeni
These islands have a tropical humid, warm and pleasant climate, becoming more equatorial in the southern islands of the territory. The climate is equable with no distinct, well marked seasons. Southwest monsoon period is the chief rainy season which lasts from late May to early October. The rainfall in the southern islands is more evenly distributed than over the north island. The number of rainy days during the southwest monsoon season is more in the north than in the south.. Temperatures are generally uniform over the territory, increasing but slightly from South to North. April and May are the hottest months in the year. Summer temperatures range from 35 Degrees CeDuring fair weather the days are warm and stuffy due to humidity. Nights are generally pleasant because of the cool sea breeze. Winds are light to moderate during October to March or April. Towards late Summer, winds begin to strengthen and continue to be strong in the southwest monsoon season. Northerly or North-Easterly winds prevail during the months of December to February.