Hanimaadhoo, Maldives Overview
Located in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Hanimadhoo is one of the largest inhabited islands of Maldives. It stretches over a length of 7 km, with the broadest part of the land being only 750 metres. One side of Hanimadhoo is surrounded by a beach along the periphery, while the other side has house reefs. Hanimadhoo is famous for snorkelling, scuba diving, night fishing, dolphin spotting and kayaking.
Apart from the island's scenic beauty, Hanimadhoo also houses around two thousand people, along with a domestic airport. Since it is located almost 300km from Male, the only way to reach here is through a domestic flight. Due to the atmospheric conditions, many banana plantations are found in Hanimadhoo. The Conservation Centre present on the island's northern end is also a must-visit. There are some excellent restaurants and cafes in Hanimadhoo, along with a few small hotels.
Things to do in Hanimadhoo
1. Snorkelling
2. Scuba Diving
3. Kayaking
4. Night Fishing
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How to Reach Hanimaadhoo
Waterways: To reach Hanimadhoo Island via waterways, reach the island of Kulhudhufushi from Male. The route followed by ferries running between Kulhudhufushi island and Hanimadhoo island goes via Nolhivaran and Nolhivaranfaru islands. So, travel to either one of them and continue the journey to Hanimadhoo on the ferry. The ferries running usually accommodate 50 to 100 people per journey, and charge around MVR 50 per kilometre of the journey. Thus, the fares may vary depending upon the boarding place.
Airways: It hardly takes around 30 to 50 minutes to reach Hanimadhoo from Male. The prices of tickets depend upon the airline chosen as well as the date of the booking.
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