Maldives Tour Packages From Kolkata

A terrestrial ecoregion is formed here by Maldives, Lakshadweep and Chagos Archipelago. This country contains 187 kinds of coral forming 1192 coral islands grouped in a double chain format by 26 atolls. Maldives displays a huge range of marine exotic fauna life including 1100 species of fish,48 species of shrimp, 5 species of sea turtle, 21 species of whales and dolphins and many more. Currently, this country contains six heritage Maldivian coral mosques which are declared as tentative sites by UNESCO. The largest island in the Maldives is Gan and the most populated city is Male which is its capital city.

From one of the long sea lines, and sand beaches to the water activities like scuba diving and luxurious hotels, Maldives features a lot to lend you a fun-filled vacation. The Maldives tour packages from Kolkata are crafted for travellers of all age groups.

Best Time To Visit Maldives

The best season to visit Maldives with family is the Summer or dry season between the months of November to April. In these months, the rainfall is minimal, the weather is pleasant and the sun is bright. You can easily explore the marine life of coral reefs and have a great sunbath. It is the peak time for tourists to travel to Maldives. If you are opting for Maldives package from Kolkata, you can consider booking the same during these months.

From the month of May to November, the monsoon stays in the Maldives. The weather is stormy and it experiences heavy rainfall. If you love rain and have a love for scuba diving and surfing, this is the best time for you to travel to Maldives. In this season, usually, the place is less expensive and perfect for budget travellers. But a family tour with kids during the dry season is best.

How To Reach Maldives?

There is no direct flight from Kolkata to Maldives and also as it is an island country, there is no road or train connection. So, one can reach the Maldives from Kolkata by air and sea.

By Air

Velana International Airport, also commonly known as Male International Airport is the main entrance to Maldives. There are also three international and several domestic airports in Maldives operating international and inter-island flights.

The direct flight from India and Maldives is from the cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Kochi. One can fly to these cities and take any flight to Maldives or can book an Emirate flight from Kolkata taking a halt in any city and to Maldives. Air India serves the direct route from Bangalore to Maldives. Other popular airlines are Qatar Airways and Maldivian Airways. The flight from Kolkata to Male will take a time of around 9 hours. When you are opting for Maldives package from Kolkata, make sure that airfare is added in it to enjoy a hassle-free vacation.

By Sea

There is no scheduled routes between Maldives and India, only the cargo ships travel between this two destinations. This way of travelling is not convenient and not common.