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Must See Attractions in Maldives

Done By: Caleb Falcon

Index1. Vacation in Maldives

2. Utheemu Ganduvaru

3. Hukuru Miskiiy

4. National Museum

5. HP Reef Maldives

6. Banana Reef Maldives

7. Manta Point

8. Bluetribe Moofushi

9. Where to stay in Maldives

Vacation in Maldives Getting There

Male International

Airport is served with flights from Asia, the

Middle East and Europe.

Best Time To GoRain, wind and waves are common during the June – August

southwest monsoon. January to April, when the sea is calm and visibility reaches around 30 meters, is the best season for diving.

Don’t MissExploring a locally

inhabited island is a good way to learn more about

the people and customs of the Maldives.

Local EatsMaldives food revolves

around fish, particularly smoked tuna, and coconut. Mas buni – shredded

smoked fish with onion and grated coconuts, makes a

tasty breakfast with fresh-baked Roshi (Maldivian

Flatbread).

UtheemuGanduvaru

Utheemu is one of the populated islands

of Haa Alif Atoll in the north of the

Maldives.

Utheemu Ganduvaru is a historical place that once served as the home of Sultan Mohamed Thankurufaan.

Utheemu Ganduvaru is made of wood, and is the palace in which King Sultan

Mohamed Thakurufaanu lived and grew up.

Hukuru Miskiiy(Old Friday Mosque)

Hukuru Miskiiy was established in the year

1956 and it is the oldest mosque of the country.

This old Friday mosque was built during the

period of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar I.

Hukuru Miskiiy is known for its fine lacquer work

and intricate woodcarvings.

National MusuemMaldives

The first national museum was established in

November 11th 1952, by the Prime Minister at the

time, Mohamed Amin Didi.

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Highlights of the collections include:•Thrones•Royal sunshades & furniture•Costumes and shoes•Coins•Ornaments•Arms •Armor

Opening Times9am–5pm, Sunday–Thursday (closed Friday and Saturday)

HP Reef Maldives

HP Reef also known as Rainbow Reef.

HP Reef in Maldives is a protected area located to the north of

Girifushi in North Male Atoll.

It is a stunning reef with amazing caves and crannies decked up with wonderful coral formation and rich colorful marine life.

Banana Reef Maldives

Banana Reef is one of the best wonderful

dive sites to be exposed in the

Maldives

Banana Reef is a protected area and famous for its

incredible diving opportunities.

Divers can wait for see some wonderful corals around which groper, sharks, jackfish, blue-striped snapper and

barracuda roam.

Manta Point

Manta Point is located south east of Lankan Finolhu and it is one hour

sailing from Male.

Where to stay in Maldives

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma

Velassaru Maldives

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa

Adaaran Prestige Vadoo

AnantaraDhigu

Resort & Spa

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