About Chicken Neck Point
Chicken Neck Point is a narrow sandbank at the northern tip of Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep, India. It marks the island's narrowest stretch where the calm eastern lagoon and the open Arabian Sea on the west are visible simultaneously. Notable for its distinctive geography, white sand, and clear turquoise waters, the point offers panoramic coastal views and is a popular spot for sightseeing and photography within the Kavaratti atoll.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a narrow strip of white sand where the island constricts to a few meters wide, with the sheltered lagoon on one side and the open Arabian Sea on the other. The area is open and natural with no major structures, offering clear views of turquoise water, coral sand, and horizon. Visitors can walk along the sandbank, observe the contrast between calm lagoon waters and sea waves, and take photographs. It is primarily a sightseeing and photography spot.
Key highlights
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Narrowest point of Kavaratti Island with lagoon on one side and Arabian Sea on the other
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Panoramic views of turquoise lagoon and open sea from a single location
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White coral sandbank and clear shallow waters
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Popular spot for photography and sunset viewing
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Distinctive geography showcasing atoll formation
Route
| By air | Fly to Agatti Airport (AGX), then take helicopter or boat transfer to Kavaratti Island |
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| By road | Located at the northern tip of Kavaratti Island, reachable on foot, by bicycle or auto-rickshaw from Kavaratti town within the island |
| By public transport |