The Maldives is an attractive tourist destination for Indians. It’s a romantic Honeymoon destination for young couples nowadays. officially the Republic of Maldives is an archipelagic country in the Indian subcontinent of Asia, situated in the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India.
The Maldives is famous for several reasons, including its vibrant culture, scenic beauty of beaches, greenery, and fascinating landmarks. And magical sunset views. A romantic dinner at sea views hotels/resorts. Apart from the numerous enchanting landmarks, Maldives is also famous for water sports and other adventure activities like Scuba diving at Maya Thila, Glowing beach on Vaadhoo Island, Snorkeling at Maafushi Island, and sky driving, Flyboarding, and many more.
How to reach the Maldives from India
The best way to travel is by air. Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Kolkata, etc are the main airports to board an India to Maldives flight.it takes approximately 7 to 11 hours to reach Male Airport from Indian cities.
And cost you approximately 8000 to 15000 (cheapest). The high season is considered to be January, November, and December. The cheapest month to fly to the Maldives in September.
A most popular place to visit in the Maldives
- Male City
Male City is the capital of the Maldives. Male Maldives is the most preferred gateway for honeymoon couples, and water sports lovers. It is a natural paradise with pictures of perfect scenic beauty that are an absolute treat for nature lovers.
Male City is blessed with tons of attractions ranging from parks to heritage museums, buildings, and some of the most splendid art galleries. It also has an Artificial Beach where you can enjoy water sports activities such as swimming, scuba diving, kayaking, water skiing, and wakeboarding. If you’re a food lover, then you’re in for a treat as the city has some of the most lively cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy tasty food to appetite your test buds. experience tropical weather, and it has two main seasons, dry and rainy. The dry season ranges from October end to the end of March and the rainy season ranges between April end and the end of October.
- Banana reef
Banana Reef, a North Male Atoll spot that owes its name to its curved shape,
colorful coral reefs, majestic cliffs, and beautiful caves, Banana Reef is counted among the most ancient reefs in the Maldives.
The dive range at Banana Reef starts from 5 meters and goes to 30 meters underwater it’s very adventurous. The temperature of the water also remains quite accommodating, ranging from 22 degrees c to 30 degrees c. All these conditions make Banana Reef a perfect hub for adventure enthusiasts to experience scuba diving and snorkeling.
Entry fee: diving fee at Banana Reef starts from INR 4600 per head.
Timing: 9 Am to 7 pm (throughout the week )
Best time to visit: May to July
- Maafushi Island:
Packed with a myriad of lavish resorts and charming ocean waters, Maafushi is one of the favorite Maldivian islands among couples and families. To spend quality time with nature. - National art gallery
Built-in 1999, National Art Gallery is one of the most intriguing places to visit in Maldives Male. This beautiful art gallery conducts regular events and exhibitions and showcases brilliant local and global artwork which is the main attraction among people. Gallery One can find excellent collections of traditional Maldivian attires, Islamic items, and regal artifacts in this art museum.
Entry fee: 500 rs for adults & 100 for children.
Timing: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm.
5. Whale Submarine
Whale Submarine offers an exciting and elaborate sneak peek of the rich underwater life of the place. The 45 minutes underwater cruising activity. Some of the marine creatures that would catch your attention during your underwater tour in the whale submarine include Yellow Boxfish, yellow and blue snappers, shark rays, turtles, and many more. This amazing underwater excursion is highly recommended for nature lovers.
Fee: The fee for experiencing a whale submarine is 6000 rs approximately per head.
Timing: 10.00 am to 2.00 pm ( Monday to Saturday)
6. Minus Six Meters
Minus Six Meters is an exotic undersea restaurant featuring a romantic setting ambiance. The classy fine dining experience under the water, the alluring views of the shells, turtles, and fishes, the tasteful seafood cuisine, and their special Champagne breakfast, make this one of the most captivating Maldives places to visit with your loved one.
7. Island Bazaar
Island Bazaar is a charming European-style market that offers the tourists a unique shopping experience. this place is promoting the brilliant handicrafts of the skilled artisans of the region. Each of the locally crafted products sold here, starting from bags and cushions to fridge magnets and ornaments, scarves, jewelry, vases, miniature boats, and portraits, showcase beautiful intricate designs that are claimed to be inimitable.
8. Thoddoo Island
It is situated at a distance of around 67 kilometers from the capital city of Male, the oval-shaped Thoddoo Island is popular for its huge production of watermelons. Specialized in delicious authentic seafood, this island is a recommended visit for travelers who are interested in experiencing the traditional Maldivian lifestyle. Tourists visiting Thoddoo enjoy strolling through the market & relishing authentic food and interacting with the natives.
9. Gan Island
Gan Island is one of the most secluded yet incredibly beautiful places to see in the Maldives. Making available for lavish resorts and local cultural experiences, this place exhibits the perfect amalgam of luxury and tradition. With the Gan International Airport positioned here, the place has become one of the easily accessible Maldivian islands.
10. Huvahendhoo Island
Huvahendhoo Island welcomes vacationers for a peaceful and undisturbed holiday. Boasting greenery and calm waters this piece of rejuvenating beauty is the best place to unwind and detox oneself of the chaotic city life. As this island is believed to be a family-friendly holiday sp
ot, The major attractions of Huvahendhoo Island include top-class spa retreats, beach volleyball, and water villas.
11. Mirihi Island
Mirihi Island welcomes tourists who want to keep all digital media at bay and simply relax and rejuvenate. this beautiful island assures vacationers a completely calm and peaceful environment to unwind and burst their stress and anxieties. With more than 35 water villas and cozy restaurants, this place is one of the most surreal places to visit in the Maldives for enjoying water sports and romantic dinners.
- Glowing beach
The Maldives Glowing Beach is situated at the Mudhdhoo Island, also known as the Vaadhoo Island in Raa Atoll. Beach is one of the most visited tourist destinations in these islands, mostly known for its phenomenal fluorescent, glowing waves. This natural phenomenon occurs due to the presence of millions of marine microbes known as phytoplankton in the water.
While the phenomenon might look magical, the glow in the glowing beach is nothing but a miracle of nature, a scientific occurrence that creates this stunning effect. The “secret” is essentially the process called “bioluminescence” in which the emission of bluish-green light from the living marine micro-organisms in the ocean is seen.
Maldives tour Itinerary
You will need at least 4 days and 3 nights to visit the Maldives.
Day 1: from India to Reach the Male International Airport (it takes 10 to 11 hrs) and enjoy the night’s magical moments at the sea beach.
Day 2: after doing a breakfast Do the full city tour and Pay a visit to the Tsunami Monument, National Museum, and Male Local Market, and back to the restaurant to enjoy your luxury lunch over there. You can also Do some water activities like summing /scuba driving ( banana reef). And also you can feed fish with the help of your resort association.
Day 3: After doing breakfast Hire a boat and go on an excursion to the various islands and beaches of the Maldives, including Maafushi Island, Picnic Island, and Bandos Island.
Day 4: After breakfast again hire a boat and go to explore the various beaches like Vaadhoo, Biyadhoo,
Huvafen Fushi and get back to your resort and enjoy dinner with your beloved one.
Day 5: Head on your onward journey back to your home.
Here are some important things to share.
Q. Is the Maldives very expensive?
Ans: the Maldives is an expensive destination but you can enjoy the country to the fullest, provided you are a wise planner. A budget holiday in the Maldives will cost you around INR 35,000 to 50,000 per head if you choose to stay at a budget-friendly resort and feed majorly on street food as well as make your booking ahead of time.
Q. Best time to visit the Maldives?
Ans: the months of November and April. During this period, the weather remains very pleasant and rainfall is negligible.
Q. How much does the average trip to the Maldives cost?
Ans: The average trip to the Maldives costs approximately around 28,000 to 30,000 INR per adult for a 4-day tour to the Maldives. At this cost, you can expect pick-up and drop, accommodation, meals, and a few activities. However, the average cost varies as per your needs and as per the vendors selected.
Q. Which side of Maldives is better?
Ans: The South Ari Atoll, meanwhile, is generally considered the best place to snorkel with whale sharks; year-round residents in the Maldives. They tend to favor the west side of the Indian Ocean between May and December.
Q. What Maldives is famous for?
Ans: The Maldives, a collection of more than a thousand islands in the Indian Ocean, is known for its clear waters, beautiful beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see, corals, sea activities like scuba diving, swimming, and of course, luxurious overwater bungalows.
Q. What language is spoken in Maldives?
Ans: Dhivehi is the official language of Maldives.
Q. Is Maldives is better then bali?
Ans: If adventure on beach land is on your mind, Bali is for you. On the other hand, the Maldives offers better alternatives for the sea – the Baa Atoll offers snorkelling, diving and underwater exploration.
Q. Do I need a visa to visit Maldives?
Ans: Visa is free on arrival for all countries. ( 30 days tourist Visa).
Q. What is the currency used?
Ans: Currency called “Maldivian Ruffiya” (MRf). One United States Dollar is equivalent to 15.42 MRf (Maldives Monetary Authority buying rate, subject to change) or approximately 1 MRf to 5 rs. and this value doesn’t vary much.
Q. What types of water activities are available?
Ans: swimming and snorkeling in the warn, turquoise waters, or canoeing, sailing, wind surfing, parasailing, deep sea fishing, jet skiing and water skiing. The Maldive islands are world renowned for their scuba diving and snorkeling.
Q. Is Maldives safe for the visitor?
Ans: Yes, Maldives is probably one of the safest places in the world.
Q. Is English widely spoken?
Ans: Yes, there will be no problems in communicating with people.
Q. Can I use my Visa Card, Master Card, and Debit Card to get cash from the ATM?
Ans: The ATM’s are located at a few places on the capital island only mainly.
Q: Could I be able to take liquor to the Capital City/Island?
Ans: Nobody is allowed to bring in liquor to Maldives, unless he or she has a special import license for liquor, beer and related products.
And last but not the list Q. Do and don’t in the Maldives?
Do.
●Take off your shoes at the doors of a mosque or a house
● Carry lightweight luggage to avoid extra baggage charges.
●Carry lots of sunscreens, Sunglasses to avoid sunlight.
●Be friendly and respectful; polite.
●Expect high tax due to the cost of importing items
Don’t
●Don’t carry banned items along with you such as idols of worship, certain animal products, explosives, and weapons.
● Do not litter any tourist place
●Don’t pick up or touch the corals or any ocean creatures
●Don’t get involved in a public display of affection
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