Abroad
Maldives
Three nights in a villa on the water.
BBI → MLE · 2,230 kmVelana International, MaléBest November to April is driest
Photo: Asad Photo Maldives · Pexels
A guest called it "an unforgettable trip". We have sold villa stays with a pool and a slide into the lagoon; the rate is quoted for your dates.
Why it is on this site: The agency's own villa-stay poster; a guest's review of a Maldives trip.
Why go
Three reasons.
- A water villaSteps from the deck into the lagoon.
- A short flightMalé is about four hours from India's big airports.
- Easy entryIndian passport holders get a free visa on arrival for tourist stays.
A typical plan
How the days could run.
Arrive in Malé
Speedboat or seaplane to the island.
Lagoon days
Snorkel, a sunset cruise, dinner on the sand.
Back to Malé
A morning on the water, then the flight home.
Good to know
Before you go.
- November to AprilThe dry season; May to October is greener and cheaper.
- Via Bengaluru, Kochi or DelhiNo direct flight from Bhubaneswar; we book the connection.
- Visa on arrivalFree for tourists with a valid passport, return ticket and hotel booking.
Questions
About Maldives.
What does a villa cost?
It depends on the island, the villa and the month. We quote for your dates. A 2023 offer we published was in US dollars per person for three nights; ask for today's rate.
Is it only for honeymoons?
No. Families and groups of friends go too; the villas with pools suit both.
