Maldives is aIsland in Indian Ocean. location in the tropics that is idyllic, beautiful and perceived as a place of great happiness and relaxation in Indian Ocean located in south Asia. Maldives is the smallest country in Asia with around 5 lakh population and total land area is only 298sq. km. The Island is around 750km southwest of India and is the nearest and well connected with India by Air. The Islands great location makes Maldives is a famous tourist place and honeymoon destination in world must visit in vacation.
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The Island is famous for its crystal clear water, white sandy beach,
luxurious resorts and vibrant marine life in world. The island is altogether
1190 coral Island whereas 200 islands are inhabited. The article about Maldives,
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There are two types of Island see in Maldives one is Public Island and
others is Private Island. In public Island, the inhabitant of Maldives people
lives there, most of themes are Muslims ie. 98%. In Private Island, there are
so many Hotels and luxury resorts for tourist service and you can stay and
enjoy with your love ones or life partners.
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You can
enjoy your vacation in Maldives with immense pleasure during the dry season
(Peak season). The Maldives is a tropical paradise, making the period from
November to March is the best time to visit Maldives. This season is
particularly favourable for tourists, as the sea conditions are pleasant and
the weather is sunny. Others season is monsoon, this is best for budget
tourist due to this season the resorts rate is cheap and that time is also best
due to less crowded Island.
Tourist places in Maldives
The capital of Maldives is Male
City and has an International Airport name Velana International Airport. The city is most
famous for tourist. There are some popular Islands like Maafushi Island, Ukluhas
and Gulhi Island. Among them Maafushi Island is most popular in Maldives. Most
visited and famous tourist places in Maldives are Maldives Glowing Beach,
Artificial Beach, Maafushi, Sun Island, Huvahendhoo Island.
How to reach Maldives
Required Documents -
1. Passport 2. Visa 3. Hotel/resort booking copy 4. Imuga document
Visa If you have plan to visit from India, You must have Passport and
you will find visa on arrival (No fees required) for Indian. In Imuga form you have
to Fill Name, passport details, Trip details etc. after that a scanner will be
generate that will be shown in passport officer.
Currency of Maldives
us dollar is accepted in all resort. Here mention that 1 Maldivian rufiyaa = 5.58 Indian Rupees.
Sim card – If you will from India or others country, you will collect sim card in Maldives that provide Ooredoo and Dhiraagu company. Its data much costly, you have to pay Rs.3000 to Rs.4000 (Indian Rupees) for 15 to 30 GB data with call. So, you have another option, that is not buy sim card. You will find free Wi-Fi facility in all resort, and you can wharts’app call and video call at you home. But If you want sim card, you will collect sim card from sim card store near Male International Airport in Maldives.
Transportation- If you have with travel agent or with tour package, you
have no tension, they will manage with the package, but if you are not with
that, most of resorts have their speed boat to reach Male city to Resort. You
will find two option that is public ferry and others is shared boat. You can
also book private speed boat but it is most costly, you will be pay 250 to 300 dollar
(Indian rupees 24000 to 35000). In public ferry, price will be around 2 dollar
and taken time 1hour 30 min. In shared speed boat, you will have to pay around
25 dollar Per-person and time taken 40min to 50 min. You can book shared boat
with ICOM TOURS and MAAFUSHI TOURS.
Sea Plane
The other amazing transportation option is sea plane see on only
Maldives. Maldives is famous for sea plane in world. It is the luxury transport
option to reach private luxury resort like Taj resort in maafushi from male
city.
Resort in Maldives
There are two types of Island for stay ie. Public Island and Private
Island. Public Island is best for budget traveller and if you have no issue with
money, you can choose Private Island. Private Island resorts are more luxurious
than public Island resort.
Public Island Resort – There are many beautiful and amazing resort are
available in Public Island resort in Maafushi. Hotel price start from Rs.4000
to Rs.5000 (Indian Rupees) per night. Some resorts and hotel price may be Rs.5000
to Rs.7000 per night. In Public Island, some restriction will be follow for
tourist like wine and short cloth are not allowed in Island.
Private Island Resort – There are many luxurious hotels and resorts are in the Island. You have to pay to stay the resort Rs.25000 to Rs.30000 or above per night. Most of the resort offers spa facility, water activities and delicious meal with package. The resorts are most premium and it is also perfect for couples and honeymoon and there is no restriction about cloth and alcohol also. Most famous resorts are Meeru Island Resort and Spa, Paradise Island Resort and Spa, Royal Island Resort and Spa and Centara Ras Fushi Resort, water villa resorts price will be 45K to 50K per night.
Things to carry in Maldives
Maldives is a tropical Island, so you must carry some important things
like SPF 50 sunscreen, Hat, Breathable clothes, Nylon swimming suits, waterproof
pouch
Maldives activities package
Some activities in public Island you can do with shark, see coral reefs,
snorkeling, dolphin watch with lunch in beach, hopping in package price 60 to
80 dollars, If you want to do same activities in private Island, you will to be
pay 250 to 300 dollar You can also do Kayaking in 20 dollar and other
activities like JET SKI price may be book in 20 to 30 dollar.
Maldives trip cost –
Maldives trip cost depends on season and your activities and where you want to stay night like resort beach villa and water villa.
If you have with public Island a budget traveler and stay average hotel
and plan 3night 4 days plan, you have need approx. at least 50 K per person. If
you want to add 1 day explore with Private Island, only day tour package may be
15 K per person.
If you have with Private Island, 3night 4 days plan, you have to pay at least package 4 to 5 Lakhs per person and more.
Conclusion: Maldives Island beach and resorts are famous in world and
amazing tourist destination. If you have plan to tour in vacation, must visit
Maldives and enjoy life. The Island is the first choice of couple and honeymoon
tourist.
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