Kalpeni has one of the largest lagoons on the island. It consists of two islets called Tilakkam & Pitti and an uninhabited one called Cheriyam. The lagoons shallow nature makes it ideal for all kinds of water sports. Kalpeni atoll also has a huge storm bank of corals. It is believed that because of the devastating storm of 1847 that threw up huge boulders this island has the distinction of not having a beach. The storm is said to have reshaped Kalpeni Island. Cheriyam was once a part of Kalpeni and today is connected to the main Kalpeni by a bank of sea coral debris. Kalpeni from its earliest ages has been an important island for Lakshadweep. It was the first island where girls started going to school. Kalpeni is among the best place to shop for souvenir to take back home.

How to get there: Kalpeni can be reached by ship on availing Lakshadweep Tourism's Coral Reef Package.

Permits: Foreign nationals are not allowed on this island. Indian nationals need a permit as required in all others.

Where to stay:  Two bathing huts with change rooms are available at Koomel Beach Resort. Four tourist cottages are available for overnight stay.

What to see:

 Moinnuddeen Mosque situated on the southernmost shore of Kalpeni. The mosque is named after a famous Lakshadweep saint. Its history is not very clear. The mosque is highly valued by locals. The architecture is in Kerala style with roof covered by old Mangalore tiles. The mosque is open only during the prayers.

Performances and shows: Lakshadweep tourism organizes shows of traditional Parichakkali and Kolkali dances.

Shopping: There is a local handicraft store behind the Koomel resort which sells various wood work items. The most famous is the model of boats using coconut and shrub barks. T-shirts from the hosiery unit on the eastern side of island are a good buy.

Nearby Places: Minicoy