Maldives Travel Tips

by Dherya Tyagi Travelling to World

If you are tired of your regular schedule and planning for a tour where you can just relax and get away from the chaos and stress of work, then the Maldives can be your best choice. Located about 700 Kilometers southwest of Sri Lanka, Maldives is regarded as the pearls of the Indian Ocean and it has more than 1200 coral islands. The place offers you breathtaking natural beauty of clear sea water and amazing beaches as well as a respite from day-to-day hustle and bustle. The Maldives has some of the world’s best luxurious resorts. Starting from luxury, to good food and the best water sports experience, you will have it all in the Maldives. Namaste India Trip offers you a wide range of Maldives Tour Packages to provide you comfort and convenience along with the best experience.

What is the best time for your Maldives Tour Packages?

The best time to visit the Maldives is December to April when the weather is dry and the temperature is around 23ºC-31ºC. This is the pick tourist season also as there is no rainfall during this time and one can easily enjoy perfect sightseeing, cultural activities, water sports, and dry Islands.

From May to November, more specifically May to August the weather is wet due to heavy rainfall. It is generally considered the off-season and very few tourists come to visit here.

What to Pack?

Lightweight cotton and linen casual clothing is widely accepted throughout the Maldives as it can combat the heat of the tropical island. T-shirts, shorts, and skirts are some of the best options. However, as it is an Islamic Country while visiting the airport, Male and small villages it is recommended to wear dresses that cover most parts of your body. Once you are in the resort you won’t need to worry about the dress as it is mostly tourists around. Flip-flops and sandals are recommended as footwear. Carry hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen with high SPF.

What to Eat:

The Maldives offers its tourists a wide range of tempting international cuisines of European, Asian, and Arabic elements. Surrounded by oceans on all sides Maldives' cuisine is heavy on fish and seafood. Coconut and curry leaves are used extensively in most of their preparations.

Try to taste the local Maldivian food in your Maldives Tour Packages. Some Maldives specialties worth trying are:

Garudhuya: a fish soup, served with rice, chili, onion, and lime.

Mas Huni: a popular breakfast item of shredded smoked Tuna fish that is served with grated coconut, lemon, and onion.

Masroshi: a kind of roti, stuffed with smoked tuna and coconut.

Bis Keemiya: a kind of spring roll filled with tuna/boiled egg, sautéed cabbage, and sliced onion

The Maldives is an Islamic nation and the population does not drink alcohol. Even tourists cannot drink alcohol publicly. However, you will be able to buy alcohol and cocktails in most resorts and there is no problem in enjoying alcoholic beverages at resorts.

Water activities:

Your Maldives Tour Packages would be incomplete without diving beneath the waves and seeing hundreds of species of tropical sea fishes and corals. There is no best place than the Maldives for people who love water adventures. One can enjoy the best snorkeling, scuba diving, and surfing experience here.

Don’t miss the spa services:

Maldives holiday plans cannot be completed without experiencing their excellent spa services. This is a major highlight you can include in your Maldives Tour Packages. After reaching the Maldives you can enquire about the treatments they offer in various resorts and indulge yourself in the best scrub and massage therapy. At Namaste India Trip, we design personalized itineraries according to your taste, budget, and special interest. Allow us to make your Maldives experience a memorable one.