Maldives Tour Packages From Mumbai

Monsoon

The monsoon in Maldives is more appropriately referred to as the “wet” season. This time, it is the stronger, windier and more rain-bearing southwest monsoon winds from May to November that are affecting the climate. The climate during this time appears to change at random. It could be pouring endlessly, for days without reprieve, followed by a sudden bout of clear skies and sunny weather. Temperatures are more or less stable, however, with the numbers giving readings similar to the dry season.

Winter

Due to the close proximity of the islands of Maldives to the equator, winters aren’t much of a thing here. There’s only the dry and wet seasons to contend with.

How to Reach

By Air

The Velana International Airport on Hulhule Island in the North Male Atoll is the primary airport in the country. There are some sparse flights that travel non-stop from Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to this airport non-stop, wrapping up the whole journey in a little under 3 hours, most flight options require at least one pit stop somewhere along the route. Places like Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala as well as Colombo, the Sri Lankan capital, are the common stops. Although stops at these destinations do stretch the flight time to over 5 hours at the very least. There are also three other international airports among the islands of Maldives, with the Gan International Airport being one of them and the Hanimaadhoo International Airport and the Maafaru International Airport being the other two. For domestic flights, the islands of Maldives are well-connected, with 10 other airports located in various parts of the country.

By Rail

There isn’t a railway network that connects India to Maldives, so a direct train from Mumbai to the islands is not possible. There is, however, the option of travelling somewhere around the southern tip of India and flying from there.

By Road

Road travel from Mumbai to Maldives is also not possible due to there being no highways that have built to take you across the Indian Ocean that stands between the two destinations. There is a road network within the cities themselves for local travel.

By Cruise

While flights still remain the quickest option to reach Maldives from Mumbai, travelling there via a cruise is another way to do it. The Costa Victoria cruise ferries passengers from Mumbai all the way to Maldives, with stops at Mangalore and Kochi in between, with the full voyage taking a week to complete.

Tips

Maldives is a long way from home, so some details to be aware of may help the vacation go a bit smoother.

• Avoid travelling here during the holy month of Ramadan. Maldives is a country with a majority Muslim population and a lot of the staff will be on holiday themselves with their family. Most shops will also be closed during prayer hours. It would be best to let them celebrate their festival before planning your trip.
• The Maldivian Rufiya is the local currency, but quite a lot of the shops will carry out transactions in the United States Dollar, that too preferably in cash. ATMs are not a common sight everywhere in the country, so withdrawing money while there may not be convenient. Carry lots of cash with you as you’re travelling to the country itself.

Maldives has all the potential in the world to give you a great vacation. If the seemingly never-ending construction work happening around Mumbai is driving you up the wall, look for some holiday packages to Maldives from Mumbai and have yourself a great time.