Bitra
The Bitra Island is the smallest inhabited island in the territory having a land area of 0.105 sq km. It has a length of 0.57 km and a width of 0.28 km at the broadest point. This is is at a distance of 483 km (261 nautical miles) from Kochi. The island is located at 11° 36′ N I and 72° 11′ E longitude. Though the land area is Small, its lagoon area is 45.61 sq km.
BITRA is the smallest inhabited island in the territory.Till 1835 BITRA was the breading ground for a number of sea birds,a favourite hunt of KILTAN and CHETLAT people.There is a small shrine of Malik Mulla,an old Arab Saint who is said to be have been burried here.The shrine is a place of pilgrimage for the people of other islands.Surprisingly the first permanent settler at BITRA was a women from CHETLAT who with her son set up a permanent settler at house around 1945.
Bitra Island Facts
11°- 36* North Latitude 72°- 10* East longitude
11°35'55.11"N and 72°11'11.88"E
72o 35' and 72o 40' E
October to March
Malayalam and Mahl
Air India also operates flight from Kochi to Agatti Island every day and then by boat travel to Kavaratti Island.
Spiced coconut-rich Vegetarian & Non vegetarian food.
The best time to visit Kavaratti is between the months of October to March because of the favorable climate with less heat.
Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in all islands. Picking up Corals is a punishable crime.