Pitti Island

4.6

Location: Lakshadweep

Estimated Visiting Time: 3-4 hours.

Pitti Island is also named Pakshipitti which separated means ‘pakshi’ and ‘pitti’ and pakshi means ‘bird’. It is located in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep in India.is surrounded by Kavaratti Island in the north, Agatti Island in the east, and Amini Island in the southwest, and it has been declared a Bird Sanctuary under the Wildlife Protection Act, of 1972. The island is so beautiful, the surroundings are also good.

Attraction

Pitti Island is one of the attractions of the town. Pitti is an important nesting place for pelagic birds and, the greater crested tern and the brown noddy. You can see more than 75 types of different birds here. It is the perfect place for bird watchers. Many people call it a bird sanctuary.

History

Actually, there is no history behind this place. People love to see this place, because of its beauty.

Inside/Outside Views

The whole view of this place is amazing. For people who love to see different types of birds, this place is the perfect place for them. You can see 75 different types of birds here, even the surrounding is also good here.

Actually, this place is good to see. It is a beautiful island with plenty of dead corals and once you go into the water, your feet will be touching the corals and sea cucumbers, and fish. This island place has really become well known for the nesting of birds.

Opening Hours

Everyday A Week 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Entry & Others Fees

Free of cost.

Near Restaurants

Near Hotels

How to Reach

By Air: Cochin International Airport links Lakshadweep with the mainland. Flights from Cochin are available to most of the airports in India and to selected foreign destinations.

By Rail: The nearest railway station that you can avail of for your travel to Lakshadweep is located in Kochi. Located on the Indian mainland, Kochi has 2 important railway stations that connect it to the entire country – Ernakulum Junction, or South Railway Station, and Ernakulum Town, or North Railway Station. After you reach Kochi, you can avail ships to reach there.

By Road: If you are a neighborhood of this place, you can take any service to reach Pitti Island.