Thursday, January 27, 2011

Tour Guide: Maldives

Maldives is a group of islands situated about 700 kms of south-west Sri Lanka. If you wish to visit Paradise on earth then Maldives is your travel destination. It is covered with  clear blue waters, pristine beaches and lush green trees. When you are planning a holiday to the Maldives you can expect plenty of sun, sea and sand. It is always best to book a hotel/resort before you reach there. You also need to carry cloths that will keep you cool.

How to reach there and the best time to visit:
The country is well connected with other parts of the world with daily international flights from Asia, Middle East and Europe. You would need to get your visa on arrival at the Department of Immigration and Emigration.

December-April is the best time to visit Maldives.


Fun activities in Maldives: 

Water sports like jet-skiing, windsurfing, diving and snorkeling can give an amazing experience for all. Tourists coming for a vacation to this exotic country can also go for cruises. There are a number of cruise liners, which take the tourists for a cruise around the islands. The country has a fairly good nightlife also. One can check out the bars for a drink. Some of the hotels also have discos where one can dance to the tune of their favorite numbers. Besides these, there are various other things and activities that one can go for when on a holiday to Maldives, like going for wildlife tours, island hopping and others.

Places to Visit:

Beaches are ofcourse the mail attraction in Maldives. Sun bathe, swim and dive to your hearts content. Tranquil beaches of Cocoa Island, Nika and Banyan Tree Island are simply exotic. Have unlimited beach fun as you holiday on the beaches of Male, the capital of Maldives. Enjoy snorkeling and deep sea diving as you luxuriate on the laguna beach maldives with Tourism in Maldives.
But other than beaches there are also varieties of others which you can surely enjoy.

Grand Friday Mosque:
Grand Friday mosque, Masjid-al-Sultan Mohammed Thakurufaanu-al-A "z" zam is the biggest mosque of Maldives. This grand architecture of bygone times was constructed by the Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar in 1656.

National Museum:
National museum in Maldives is one of the main tourist attraction destinations of the country. Located in the Sultan Park, which was a part of the Sultan's palace, it is basically a conversion of the old palace building.

Mulee Aage Palace:
Located in front of the Friday mosque, Maldives Mulee Aage palace was built in the year 1906. The credit for its construction goes to the Sultan Mohamed Shamsuddeen III. It was before World War I that the Sultan built this palace for his son.

Hukuru Miskiiy:

Hukuru Miskiiy in Maldives is the oldest mosque of the country that was established in the year 1956. This old Friday mosque was set up during the reign of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar.

Esjehi Art Gallery:
Esjehi art gallery in Maldives is located on the east of Sultan Park, in one of the oldest buildings there.

Artificial Beach:
Artificial beach in Maldives provides an opportunity to Maldivians to enjoy a good swim during summers.
Jumhoorie Maidan:
Located along the northern waterfront in Male, Jumhoorie Maidan in Maldives was set up in the year 1989. More commonly known as the republic square of Maldives, the Jumhoorie Maidan with its green grass and lush vegetation serves as one of the most popular places for social gatherings.

Male Fish Market:
One of the major tourist attraction spots in Maldives is the Male fish market. Being the hub of commercial activities, Maldives fish market is a place that is always overcrowded with people.


Shopping in Maldives:

Male, the capital of Maldives is fascinating place for the shoppers. Garments, perfumes and cosmetics, jewellery, electronic gadgets and gizmos and canned fish and various local handicrafts are among the best picks. The Chaandhanee Magu and the Majeedhee Magu are the prime shopping zones of the city.

So this time have a holiday at Maldives and njoy the Paradise!

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