Unique things to do in the Maldives
The Maldives has emerged as the favourite destination for tourists, and its beautiful beaches, landscapes, and water villas are the centre of attraction which is attracting the most number of tourists.
The place is an ideal destination for the family as well as couples. Experience the sandy beaches, turquoise water, and lavish stay with your loved ones and explore many adventurous activities and more than two thousand coral islands.
Maldives trip is like a ticket to luxury and paradise that you will never forget and will always count the moment.
So here are some of the fantastic and exotic things that you must try in the Maldives.
Fun Tubing
Many might not be familiar with the term Fun Tubing, and even with the activity, you move out of your comfort and relaxing zone to enjoy and explore something different.
Fun Tubing is one of the craziest things one can experience in the Maldives. If you are fond of roller coaster rides, fun tubing is something like that, but a roller coaster ride in water with a natural twist.
In Fun Tubing, you will experience the high-speed tube that sails over the waves and bounce up and down. It is not wrong if we call it a bumpy ride that will give you a thrilling experience. It is suitable for both adults and kids.
Snorkelling
When you are around the beaches, there is no doubt of exploring the marine life, experiencing adventurous water activities. The Maldives has a treasure of corals, and because of a massive variety of flora and fauna, Maldives is a perfect place to try Snorkeling.
The Maldives is a stunning destination for Snorkeling as it is a place formed with a group of Islands in the Indian Ocean. You can experience some rare and unique species of fishes, corals, and aquatic creatures like Eagle Rays, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, colourful Giant Clams, Anemonefish, Hawksbill Turtle, White Sharks, Banner Fish, Clown Triggerfish, Butterfly Fish, and different species of octopus.
Apart from scuba diving, snorkelling is the best way to explore a different world that looks like a parallel universe and is unexplored till you perform any of these activities.
If you do not try snorkelling in the Maldives, you are missing something massive, and March is the best month if you want to visit the Maldives and experience the best activities. For Snorkeling, you must visit Maafushi Island, and the snorkelling costs from Rs 600 onwards.
Kiteboarding or Kitesurfing
When you are on a beach place, you get a different kind of fresh air and breeze and especially the water splash that makes you feel more energetic and positive. In that situation, you must try kiteboarding or Kitesurfing as this can be once in a lifetime experience waving into the turquoise water and enjoying the water splash with an adventurous twist.
Kiteboarding or Kitesurfing is a windsurfer in this; a person has to balance on a longboard and hold on to the triangular-shaped sail at the same time. The Maldives offers perfect place and weather conditions for beginners who want to try kiteboarding or Kitesurfing for the first time.
From June till October, it is the best time to experience has there is a constant flow of winds and a warm environment which makes it an ideal destination for this activity.
Kiteboarding or Kitesurfing price starts from Rs 2100 and depends on timing, duration, and a few other things.
Parasailing
Parasailing always remains on-trend as this is one of the craziest activities that you can enjoy on the water. During your Maldives trip, you must experience Paragliding.
Paragliding provides you with an aerial view of sea waters with the water splash and fresh breeze on the face. In this, a person is tied to the open parachute, which is connected to the motorboat, and the parachute glides at high speed.
There are multiple locations where you can try Parasailing, and it costs around Rs 14,000 for two people. All safety measures are taken care of, and gears are adequately maintained.
Whale Shark Sighting
Shark sighting is not something that you will see in daily life. During your Maldives trip, whale shark sighting is the best activity. Fish sighting and fishing are included in the packages, but whale shark sighting is different, and you have to see this once.
The whale shark is one of the endangered species of fish and the best location for sighting in South Ari Atoll in the Maldives. They are huge, especially their mouth and thousands of teeth, but they do not cause any harm to humans.
They even swim along with the humans, and you must experience this once in a life and do not miss the opportunity to do so.
Sunset Cruise
Sunset views are always inspiring and beautiful to watch. To experience the best sunset view cruise is the best option. The Maldives is a complete package in itself, but some elements make it more interesting.
They offer an hour-long cruise in local dhoni or a boat. The view from that boat is entirely breathtaking and worth the moment. You can experience the perfect landscape as you would have seen in the photographs, and you can live that in the Maldives.
On the sunset cruise, you can also experience aquatic creatures, and the best time to go for the ride is just before the sunset. The best location to go for the ride is Male city, and the costs start from Rs 9,000 that depending according to on the boat.
Surfing
The Maldives is considered a hub for surfers as it provides perfect conditions and it also attracts a lot of tourists and also the ones who want to try surfing.
The Maldives offers many different water activities, and surfing is one of those. It is one of the most adventurous activities. It is a bit costly, but you can try surfing for one and hold the moment that you have tried something different.
You can try surfing at Kaafu Atoll, North Male Atholls, and Himmafushi Island. The cost starts from Rs 22,000.
Island Hopping and Local life
Whenever you are visiting any destination, you should interact with the locals and try to explore the local areas and also try the local cuisine. There are many Islands in the Maldives, so it allows exploring the islands, and this will amaze you.
In the locals, you can experience a completely different lifestyle, culture, customs, and ceremonies. You can visit villages nearby and sneak a peek into their routines.
edited and proofread by nikita sharma
