Maldives
With over 1000 plus islands located in the Indian Ocean, Maldives is considered to be one of the most visited island destinations in the world due to its popularity. You may wonder why has it become so popular in the recent decade. Well, the obvious answer would be the fact that the Maldives is blessed with mosaic aquamarine waters and pristine white sand beaches. Dotted with spectacular landscape, palm trees, and exotic culture, Maldives has gained popularity as a top honeymoon destination. These tropical islands are well-known for world-class diving spots complemented with unforgettable coral and marine life. There are some fantastic private bungalows and world-class resorts facing crystal blue waters and white sandy beaches, Maldives is perhaps the most gorgeous islands offering a romantic holiday.
Visa for Indians
Good news! Maldives is a friendly country for Indian Travellers. It provides a free visa on arrival for up to 30 days. There is no requirement for a pre-arrival visa for Indians
List of places to see in the Maldives
Male
Male is the capital city of Maldives. This fantastic city is one of the most well organized stretched in an area of about 6 square kilometers; thus making it one of the five smallest capital cities in the world. Surrounded by crystal waters, Male is a chill-laid back island where one can just relax and let go of all the stress. Some interesting places in Male will reflect on the historical and cultural heritage of the Maldivian culture such as Presidential palace, the national museum, Sultan Park, Friday mosque of Male and Hukuru Misky.
Baros Island
This exotic island is not so far away from Male, is a beautiful little destination that is not habituated. However, it is developed as a resort island with world-class spa and meditation centers. One can reach Baros island from Male, it takes about 25 minutes of speedboat service runs from time to time. Weather is fantastic throughout the year.
Hulhumale
Hulhumale is one of the unique islands that has been artificially built island to reduce the congestion in Male, the capital of Maldives. This beautiful island is a perfect blend of natural surroundings such as Palm trees and spectacular beaches and urban delights. A lot of travelers stay here for a transit night when they arrive after sunset to the Maldives.
Rangali Island
This lush green island on the Indian ocean is perfectly serene with a pristine beach. It is also home to one of the worlds’ best hotels named Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. This resort is known for its underwater restaurant and underwater villas. It is one of the dreamiest places to take your partner for a honeymoon.
Fulhadhoo island
Located just 2 hours from Male airport, Fulhadhoo is a small island that is fairly inhabitable in the Indian Ocean. It is one of the most stunning islands that offers spectacular beaches in the Maldives. Surrounded by tall palm trees, crystal lagoons, and white sandy beaches, Fulhadhoo is a perfect island to spend a wonderful day in the Maldives.
Veligandu island
Veligandu is another beautiful island in the Maldives that is known for its luxurious island resort. This fantastic resort is just a 20-minute seaplane ride from Male international airport. It is a fantastic destination for a whimsical holiday in a tropical paradise. Enjoy top-class Spa and luxuries in this resort that is surrounded by lovely palm trees, white-sand beaches, and deep-ocean blue waters.
Vaadhoo island
Situated in Raa Atoll a popular atoll in the Maldives, where one can find the best of resorts and fantastic tourist attractions. One such popular site is the Vaadhoo island; it is arguable one of the most popular islands in the Maldives, known for glittering sea under the moonlight. Popularly known as Sea of stars, this phenomenon has captured the attention of the world. This phenomenon occurs due to phytoplankton that exists in the sea that glows at night under the moonlit sky. It is one of the most romantic places in the Maldives where one must venture out for a stroll at midnight to witness the magic.
Things to do in the Maldives
Banana Reef – is a popular dive site. It is one of the oldest reefs in the Maldives that offers stunning caves, beautiful cliffs, and mesmerizing coral growth. The dive starts from 5 meters to 30 meters with a crystal clear waters for great visibility. The banana reef is also populated with Sharks, barracudas, and groupers.
Water sports – the Maldives offers fantastic water sport activities such as Banana boating, Catamaran Sailing, Flyboarding, Jet Skiing, Fun tube, kayaking, Parasailing, Surfing, and water skiing.
Best time to visit
The Maldives is one of the hot spots for honeymooners from across the world. Planning a honeymoon is the right season makes a lot of difference to enjoy the destination better. The best time to visit the islands on the Indian ocean is between December to April. During these months the sky is a lot more clearer, the sea is calmer and one can have a pleasant time on the sun-kissed beach. Thus making it a beautiful time for scuba-diving and other water sports.
How to reach
The Maldives is a beautiful destination that is connected to major south-Asian countries such as China, India, Sri Lanka, and Singapore. From India, there are several airlines such as Spicejet, Air India, Indigo, GoAir and other connecting airlines that fly from major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Cochin. To travel internally, speed boats are the best options for island hopping.