Pitti Islet

Pitti Islet is a small uninhabited coral islet forming part of Kalpeni Atoll in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India. Located in the Arabian Sea, it is designated as Pitti Bird Sanctuary and is an important nesting ground for pelagic seabirds such as sooty terns and noddies. The islet is devoid of vegetation and human habitation, consisting of coral sand and shingle, and is protected and largely inaccessible to general tourists without permission.

Visitors can expect a low-lying, uninhabited coral sandbank with no vegetation, buildings or facilities, surrounded by clear lagoon waters and reef. The islet is primarily viewed from a boat as landing is generally restricted to protect nesting seabirds. The setting is undisturbed and natural, with large seasonal congregations of terns and noddies, white coral sand and scattered coral shingle. There are no shops, shelters or jetties on the islet itself.

Pitti Islet has been traditionally known as Pakshipitti and was declared a Bird Sanctuary under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 due to its long-standing importance as a breeding ground for pelagic seabirds in the Arabian Sea.

Known locally as Pakshipitti meaning bird island, the islet holds ecological and natural heritage significance as one of the most important undisturbed seabird nesting sites in Lakshadweep and is valued for biodiversity conservation.