Tropical Paradise is how Maldives is referred to as more often than not. Tourism has become the biggest income generator for Maldives in the recent past. This industry was opened in Maldives only in the year 1972. There were only two resort at that time which now have increased to over 80 resorts welcoming tourists from around the world.
Maldives, one of the best offerings of nature, is situated south of Lakshadweep Islands of India and South West of Sri Lanka. The island nation of Maldives is divided into 26 atolls which consists of more than 1100 small islets. Only about 250 of these islands are inhabited. Maldives is in the record books for being the lowest country in the world with an average altitude of only 1.5 m above sea level. Surrounded by blue lagoons and coral reefs, Maldives has steadily grown as tourism destination.
So what is so special about Maldives that attracts so many tourists again and again? The answer is, everything; everything from the breathtaking palm fringed beaches to the cleanest of air. The extraordinary natural beauty of this island nation is what brings you here again and again, but it is the range of activities that you can do that will keep you here for long periods. Almost all the tourists to Maldives indulge in watersports like snorkeling, scuba diving, or swimming. Many consider Maldives among the best destination for diving in the world for its underwater beauty and warm, rejuvenating waters.
What most people do not prepare themselves for in Maldives is the colorful culture of people here. First inhabitants of Maldives are believed to be from South India and Sri Lanka. One can still see the cultural resemblance between these countries. The cuisine, music, dances, all add an extra zing to your vacations in Maldives.
Malé is the capital city of Maldives and is situated on the southern side of Maldives. Located on Malé Atoll it is the largest city in terms of population in the country.
Things to Do in Maldives
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Sail To The Unknown Go sailing into the deep seas by hiring a yacht or a small boat. There are many operators who offer boats of sizes from which you can choose according to your requirement. The crew accompanying... |
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Breath Snorkeling Your visit is incomplete till the time you have not experienced snorkeling in the tranquil waters of Maldives. Almost all inhabited islands of Maldives have facilities for snorkeling. Many of the... |
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Scuba Diving Into The Water Kingdom Maldives by most, is considered to be among the best destinations for diving in the world. When you see the lagoons that surround the islands of Maldives, you too will know exactly why such a... |
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Fishing In The Deep Seas Fishing is one of the largest industries in Maldives and offers a lot of scope for tourists as well. There might not be lot of opportunities for angling inside the island but sea fishing... |
Places to See in Maldives
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Grand Friday Mosque Standing distinct from all the natural attractions of Maldives, it is one of the very few architectural gems in this island nation. It is the largest mosque in Maldives which was build by Sultan... |
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National Museum The building in which the National museum is housed was once a royal palace, so you will be able to see a unique grandeur that you normally don't associate with museums but with palaces. The... |
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Mulee Aage Palace Built in the year 1906 by Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III, the palace still shines in the same old glory of its earliest years, and that too without any heavy renovations. After the king was... |
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Addu Atoll Addu Atoll is a heart shaped island which is situated on the southernmost island of Maldives. It is one of the major administrative centers of the country and has lot of facilities that are not... |
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Coral Wilds of Maldives In Maldives, you are never far away from a cluster of exceptionally beautiful coral reefs. They are spread all around the 1100 islands that constitute Maldives. Just dive into the shallow lagoon... |
