The Maldives is an island in the Indian Ocean, a location in the tropics that is idyllic, beautiful, and perceived as a place of great happiness and relaxation in the Indian Ocean, located in South Asia. Maldives is the smallest country in Asia, with a population of around 5 lakh and a total land area is only 298 sq. km. The island is around 750 km southwest of India and is the nearest and well connected with India by air. The island’s great location makes the Maldives a famous tourist place and honeymoon destination in the world and a must-visit on vacation.
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The beach country is famous
for its crystal-clear water, white sandy beaches, luxurious resorts, and
vibrant marine life in the world. There are altogether 1190 coral islands,
whereas 200 islands are inhabited. The article is about Maldives trips, flights,
visas, packages, food, activities, culture, Maldives vacation, travel guides, and much more.
There are two types of islands; one is a public island, and the other is
a private island. In the public island, the inhabitants are the people of
Maldives; most of them are Muslims, i.e., 98%. In Private Island, there are so
many hotels and luxury resorts for tourist service. You can stay there and
enjoy it with your loved ones or life partners on vacation.
Maldives vacation | best time to visit Maldives |
You can enjoy your vacation in the Maldives with immense pleasure during the dry season (peak
season). The tourist spot is a tropical paradise, making the period from November to March, the best time to visit Maldives. This season
is particularly favorable for tourists, as the sea conditions are pleasant and
the weather is sunny. The other season is monsoon; this is best for budget
tourists because during this season the resort rate is cheap, and this time is
also best due to the less crowded island. Your vacation will be more spacious if you visit the Maldives with your loved ones.
Tourist places in Maldives
The Male City is the capital of the country and has an international airport
named Velana International Airport. The city is most
famous for tourists. There are some popular islands, like Maafushi, Ukluhas,
and Gulhi. Among them, Maafushi is the most popular in Maldives. The most
visited and famous tourist places are Glowing Beach, Artificial Beach,
Maafushi, Sun Island, and Huvahendhoo, etc.
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How to reach Maldives from India | Required Documents |
If you want to visit from India, you can find direct flights from Delhi,
Mumbai, Kochi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. These are the 5 places in India where
you reach from your hometown to visit Maldives. The price will be (both sides)
around 20000 to 24000 Indian rupees (price depends on booking time).
Required Documents
1. Passport 2. Visa 3. Hotel/resort booking copy 4. Imuga document
Visa: If you have a plan
to visit from India, you must have a passport and you will find a visa on
arrival (no fees required) for Indians. In the Imuga form you have to Fill name, passport details, Trip details,
etc. After that a scanner will be generated that will be shown to passport
officer.
Currency of Maldives
The US dollar is accepted in all resorts. Homestays and hotels. Here
mention that 1 Maldivian rufiyaa = 5.58 Indian rupees.
SIM card – If you are from
India or another country, you will collect a SIM card from a SIM card store
that provides Ooredoo and Dhiraagu Company. Its data is very
costly; you have to pay Rs.3000 to Rs.4000 (Indian Rupees) for 15 to 30 GB of data
with calls. So, you have another option; that is not to buy SIM card. You will
find free Wi-Fi facilities in all resorts, and you can WhatsApp call and video
call at your home. But if you want a SIM card, you will collect the SIM card
from the SIM card store, near Male International Airport.
Transportation: If you are with a travel
agent or with a tour package, you have no tension; they will manage with the
package, but if you are not with that, most of the resorts have their speedboat
to reach the resort from Male City.
You will find two options: one is a public ferry and the other is a shared
boat. You can also book a private speedboat, but it is the most costly; you
will pay 250 to 300 dollars (24000 to 35000 Indian rupees). In public a ferry, the
price will be around 2 dollars, and the time taken will be 1hour 30 min. In a
shared speedboat, you will have to pay around 25 dollars per-person, and the time
taken is 40min to 50 min. You can book a shared boat with ICOM TOURS and
MAAFUSHI TOURS.
Sea Plane
The other amazing transportation option is sea plane, seen only the
Maldives. The tourist spot is famous for sea
plane in the world. It is the luxury transport option to reach private luxury
resorts like the Taj resort in Maafushi from Male City.
Resort in Maldives
There are two types of atolls; Public Islands and Private Islands, where
you can stay and spend your vacation.
Public Island is best for budget travelers, and if you have no issue with
money, you can choose Private Island. Private atoll resorts are more luxurious
than public atoll resorts.
Public Island Resort –There are many
beautiful and amazing resorts are available in the Public Atoll in Maafushi.
Hotel prices start from Rs.4000 to Rs.5000 (Indian Rupees) per night. Some resorts
and hotels may be Rs.5000 to Rs.7000 per night. In Public Atoll, some
restrictions will be followed for tourists, like wine and short cloth are not
allowed in the island.
Private Island Resort –There are many
luxurious hotels and resorts are in the Atoll. You have to pay to stay at the
resort, from Rs.25000 to Rs.30000 or above per night. Most of the resort offers
spa facilities, water activities, and delicious meals with the package. The
resorts are the most premium, and it is also perfect for couples and honeymoons
and there is no restriction about clothes and drink alcohol also. The 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 will be 45K to 50K per
night.
Things to carry in Maldives
The tourist destination is a tropical spot, so you must carry some
important things like SPF 50 sunscreen, a hat, breathable clothes, nylon
swimming suits, and waterproof pouch.
Maldives activities package
Some activities in the public atoll you can do are swimming with sharks,
seeing coral reefs, snorkeling, and dolphin watching with lunch on the beach,
hopping in a package price of 60 to 80 dollars. If you want to do the same
activities in a private atoll, you will have to pay 250 to 300 dollars. You can
also do Kayaking for 20 dollars and other activities like jet skiing, which may
be booked for 20 to 30 dollars.
Maldives trip cost
The trip cost depends on the season and your activities and where you
want to stay, like a resort or beach villa or water villa.
If you are a budget traveler on a public island and stay in an average
hotel and a plan 3-night, 4-days trip, you will need approx. at least 50 K per
person. If you want to add 1 day to explore with Private Island, only the day
tour package may be 15 K per person.
If you have a private island, with a 3-night, 4-days trip, you have to
pay at least package 4 to 5 lakhs per person and more.
Conclusion: : Maldives Island beach and resorts are famous in the world and amazing tourist destinations. If you have a plan to tour on vacation, you must visit the Maldives and enjoy life. The island is the first choice of couples and honeymoon tourists.
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