Maldives Budget Packages

Best Places To Visit During Your Maldives Budget Tour

Maldives has a lot of islands on its list of places for attractions and sightseeing. Here we tell you what are the top 5 places and things that are a must-have on your list when visiting Maldives.

1. Male Island

Famous For: Ancient mosque, colourful buildings

Languages: Dhivehi

Nearest Airport: Velana International Airport

The average price for hotel*: 3-star hotel: INR 5,206 4-star hotel is INR 7,099

Best Time To Visit: November to April

Ideal duration: 5 Days

Best Places to visit / Major Attractions: Grand Friday Mosque, National Museum, Sultan Park, Artificial Beach

Let’s begin with the capital of the Maldives. Male is the most well-known island for its restaurants and tourist attractions. You can explore the surroundings, take a dip in the ocean pool or indulge in underwater snorkeling and scooter riding. There are attractions like Tsunami Monument, Male Fish Market, Sultan Mosque and Male National Museum.

2. Emboodhu Finolhu Island

Famous For: Natural beauty

Languages: Dhivehi, English

Nearest Airport:

Malé International Airport

Best Time To Visit: July, August

Ideal duration: 1 Day

Best Places to visit / Major Attractions: HP Reef, Artificial Beach, Alimatha Island, Banana Reef

The best thing about these islands is the water villas which is the main attraction of Maldives. This island is accessible through a speed boat and has around 55 water villas to choose from providing luxurious accommodation and amenities.

3. Banana Reef

Famous For: Diving

Languages: Maldivian

Nearest Airport: Male International Airport

Best Time To Visit: November to April

Ideal duration: 1 Day

Best Places to visit / Major Attractions: Hulhumalé, Alimantha Island, Biyadhoo Island, Manta Point

The Banana Reef is the oldest reefs of Maldives with magnificent caves and cliffs and beautiful coral growths. It's a popular diving site and offers the best of its kind. It has favorable diving conditions with calm water currents. You can opt for scuba diving or snorkeling here and go from 5 meters to 30 meters underwater and soak in the sight of beautiful marine life.

4. The Blue Lagoons

Famous For: Water sports

Languages: Maldivian

Nearest Airport: Malé International Airport.

Best Time To Visit: November to April

Ideal duration: 1 Day

The blue lagoons at the Maldives are perfect for water sports, most places offer a variety of adventurous activities and if you are not the one who enjoys going underwater then this definitely has got you covered. All and all you cannot give these a miss, after all, Maldives budget tour which is a beach destination is incomplete without water sports.

5. Artificial Beach

Famous For: Water sports, carnivals

Languages: Maldivian

Nearest Airport: Trivandrum Airport

Best Time To Visit: November to February

Ideal duration: 1 Day

Best Places to visit / Major Attractions: Manta Point, Kani corner, Shark Point, Nassimo Thila

With calm waters, soft sand and exciting water sports, Artificial Beach attracts a lot of travelers from all around the world. Away from the normal hustle-bustle of the city, the place is a great spot for travelers to relax and rejuvenate in the calm and serene surroundings. The city’s recreational center is also a stone’s throw away from the recreational center of the city. The beach has a special appeal and match up with all the natural beaches in Maldives. Party lovers can also head to this beach as a lot of carnivals and live music performances are hosted on the beach for the entertainment of tourists. One can also visit nearby attractions like the National Museum, Male Friday Mosque, and Hulhumale Island while visiting this beautiful beach.

6. Hulhumale

Famous For: Golden-domed mosque

Languages: Maldivian

Nearest Airport: Velena International Airport

Best Time To Visit: December to April

Ideal duration: 2 Days

Best Places to visit / Major Attractions: Hulhumale Mosque, Hulhumale Beach, Hulhumale Central Park

Located at the South of North Male Atoll in the Maldives, the island is a beautiful retreat with the perfect balance of nature and architecture. Yet another artificial island in Maldives, the island lies around 8 km from the North East Coast Of Male. The freshly planted trees, golden beaches, white sand, and blue waters make the place the perfect destination for a relaxing vacation. The golden-doomed Mosque is a popular attraction in the Maldives and visited by many travelers throughout the year. A lot of water activities are also hosted on the island making it a favorite spot for adventure lovers.

7. HP Reef

Famous For: Corals

Languages: Maldivian

Also named as the “Rainbow Reef”, the destination is known for its brilliantly colored soft corals. Also known as the soft coral capital of the world, you can spot different varieties of coral here. One of the most beautiful dive sites of the island nation, the place is sandwiched between two outer atoll islands making it the perfect diving site fro travelers. Most of the reef is covered in yellow, blue and orange as well as stunning sea fans. While indulging in diving, you can spot a variety of underwater animals including small reef fish and large pelagic species such as gray reef sharks, eagle rays, tunas, and barracudas.

8. Fulhadhoo

Famous For: Beaches

Languages: English, Maldivian

Nearest Airport: Dharavandhoo Airport

Best Time To Visit: July to October

Ideal duration: 2 Days

Another must-visit destination in the Maldives, the island falls within the bounds of the administrative territory of the Baa atoll. Significantly away from the great part of other inhabited islands, the place is far away from the busy sea and tourist routes. The ocean by the Fulhadhoo island abounds in coral reef and equatorial fish schools. This is the place to be for travelers who love snorkeling and diving into the crystal clear waters. Far away from the normal hustle-bustle of the city, the island is the go-to destination for lying down on the beaches, soaking up the warmth of the sun and discovering the beautiful marine life of the island with thousands of dolphins and turtles.

Best Time To Visit Maldives On Budget

Maldives is a year round destination and can be visited by tourists throughout the year, however here is how Maldives experiences different weather.

Summer (March to July)

Summer in Maldives is particularly hot and the temperature ranges upto 31 degree celsius. The weather is good for spending long days on the beaches. A lot of water activities are hosted in Maldives during this time and the visibility for snorkeling and diving is perfect. The days are a little warm but the evenings are pleasant and the beaches provide the perfect ambiance. June is the month when you can grab some amazing hotel deals at affordable prices. You may also see small parades and public celebrations on resort islands.

Monsoon (August to October)

Monsoon in Maldives starts in the month of August. Short heavy downpours are usual but snorkelling and diving activities are still hosted on the island. The weather becomes a little humid but the evenings are pleasant and good for exploring the island. You can easily spot whale sharks and manta rays in the water of the ocean during this time. However, you can always enjoy water sports in Maldives during this time.

Winter (November, December)

The best time to visit Maldives is in the winter months when the weather is extremely pleasant and comfortable for sightseeing. The average maximum ranges upto 30 degree celsius. You can also experience light showers during these months. The busiest months in Maldives, you can also celebrate Christmas and New Year during this time in Maldives.