Maldives, nestled southwest of Sri Lanka and India, Maldives is an archipelagic nation located in the Indian Ocean and also the smallest country in Asia.

The best time to visit the Maldives is between November and April. The climate is warm and tropical, with average highs at a consistent 29°C to 31°C year-round and average lows rarely falling below 24°C. January to April are the driest months, with little rain and low humidity, making this peak season at the resorts.

Maldives is about 2701 kms away from India with a flight time of about 08 hours, depending on layover.

India is 30 minutes ahead of Maldives

There is in general a weak or no WiFi signal available on local island, so are you a budget traveler then definitely buy a Maldives sim card with data. Local islands always have a connectivity tower or you are able to connect with a tower of a bigger island nearby.

In The Maldives, a 10% service charge is normally added to your purchases in a resort, so tipping on top of that is not necessary. If you really want to show your appreciation for great service it will be gratefully received of course.

English is spoken in Maldives.

Bis keemiya, Boshi mashuni, Garudhiya, Huni roshi.

Tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.

Maldives uses Maldivian Rufiaa and US Dollar.

The point of the Maldives is that it is not a single large island but is, instead, a collection of thousands of tiny coral islands. … Each island is surrounded by a lagoon of shallow water (though the Indian Ocean, with its deep blue water, lies beyond). It is the clearest water you will ever see.