Maldives
Overwater villas, house reefs and powder-white sandbanks
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- November–April
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A chain of 26 coral atolls where most resorts sit on their own island — snorkel straight from your villa and dine on the beach.
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When to go & what to know
Best season
November–April
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Weather
Dry north-east monsoon from November to April with calm seas and 29–31°C.May to October is wetter and windier but cheaper, with good surf and manta season.
Travel precautions
- Book seaplane transfers for daylight arrival — they do not fly after dark.
- Local islands follow local customs: no alcohol and modest dress away from resort islands.
Maldives tour packages & itineraries
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Maldives Overwater Villa Honeymoon
South Malé Atoll resort (4N)
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How to reach
Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kochi to Malé (1.5–4 hours). Resorts arrange speedboat or seaplane transfers.Budget
<p>Guesthouses on local islands from ₹6,000 a night; overwater villas at resorts from ₹35,000 a night including breakfast.</p>Famous food
- Mas huni (tuna, coconut and onion)
- Garudhiya fish soup
- Hedhikaa short eats
Read more about Maldives
Maldives on a budget: local islands vs resort islands
You do not need ₹1 lakh a night. How guesthouses on local islands like Maafushi and Thoddoo compare with resorts.
Customer reviews
5.0/5★★★★★Based on 3 reviews
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Things to see4.7
Food4.7
Safety5.0
Value for money5.0
Great food, safe streets and lots to see within a short drive. We are already planning to return.
Great food, safe streets and lots to see within a short drive. We are already planning to return.
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Meera Iyer – India27 August 2026 · Travelled as friends
Our favourite stop
Great food, safe streets and lots to see within a short drive. We are already planning to return.
Things to see 5/5Food 5/5Safety 5/5Value for money 5/5
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Rahul Mehta – India24 July 2026 · Travelled as friends
Our favourite stop
Great food, safe streets and lots to see within a short drive. We are already planning to return.
Things to see 5/5Food 4/5Safety 5/5Value for money 5/5
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Emily Tan – Singapore18 January 2026 · Travelled as couple
Worth every minute
Give yourself more days than you think. Mornings are magical before the crowds arrive.
Things to see 4/5Food 5/5Safety 5/5Value for money 5/5
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