8 days in Maldives Itinerary

With plenty of things to do, Maafushi Island has a bustling, upbeat atmosphere and a holiday resort vibe.

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Bengaluru, India to Maafushi Island is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Maldives Time (MVT), which is usually a -0.5 hour difference. Traveling from Bengaluru in July, expect a bit warmer with lows of 30°C in Maafushi Island. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to travel to Rasdhoo.

As the only inhabited island in the Rasdhoo Atoll, Rasdhoo serves as a basecamp of sorts for vacationing in the area.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): have unforgettable encounters with a shark diving experience and then kick back and relax at Veligandu Island Beach.

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Explore your travel options from Maafushi Island to Rasdhoo with the Route module. In July, daytime highs in Rasdhoo are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Male.

The tiny but densely populated city of Male represents a contrast to the laid-back beach resorts found in much of the rest of the Maldives.

Hukuru Miskiiy (Old Friday Mosque) and Medhu Ziyaarath will appeal to history buffs. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at National Museum and Mulee Aage. And it doesn't end there: browse the eclectic array of goods at Male Fish Market, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and make a trip to Jumhooree Maidhaan.

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Getting from Rasdhoo to Male by ferry takes about 2.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 30°C. On the 22nd (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.