Honeymoon
Overwater villas above turquoise lagoons, house reefs teeming with life and powder-white sandbanks — the Maldives is the ultimate barefoot-luxury escape.
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Wake up above the lagoon with steps straight into the sea.
Vibrant coral, turtles and reef sharks at your doorstep.
Private dining on a sliver of white sand in open ocean.
Watch pods play against a Maldivian sunset.
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November to April for clear skies and calm seas.
4–6 nights for a well-rounded trip.
The Maldives is best from November to April for 4–6 nights. Indians get a free visa on arrival, and direct flights take 2–4 hours from several Indian cities. A couple should budget about ₹2.5–3.5 lakh for 4 nights at a 4-star all-inclusive resort, or from ₹1.1 lakh on a local island.
Maldives quick facts for Indian travellers (updated 13 October 2026)
| Best time to visit | November–April (dry season); May–October is cheaper with short showers |
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| Ideal duration | 4–6 nights; split beach villa + water villa to save |
| Visa for Indians | Free visa on arrival; complete the IMUGA declaration within 96 hours of your flight |
| Flights from India | Direct flights to Malé from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi and more (2–4 hours) |
| Budget per couple (4 nights) | ₹1.1–1.5 lakh local island · ₹2.5–3.5 lakh resort · ₹6 lakh+ luxury — full breakdown |
| Transfers | Speedboat (near Malé), domestic flight + boat, or seaplane (daylight only) |
| Taxes | Green tax USD 12 per person per night at resorts, 17% TGST, service charge |
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Straight answers to the questions Indian travellers ask us most about Maldives.
About ₹1.1–1.5 lakh on a local island, ₹2.5–3.5 lakh at a 4-star all-inclusive resort and ₹6 lakh+ for a luxury water villa, for 4 nights including flights and taxes. See the full cost guide.
No advance visa. Indian passport holders get a free visa on arrival with a passport valid for 6 months, a confirmed hotel booking, a return ticket and the online IMUGA traveller declaration.
Water villas are the iconic honeymoon experience; beach villas offer direct sand access and are cheaper. Many couples split their stay between the two.
Each resort is on its own island. Resorts near Malé use speedboats (day and night); distant atolls use seaplanes (daylight only) or a domestic flight plus speedboat. Transfers are charged per person and can be a large part of the cost.
November to April for sunshine and calm seas. May to October is the wetter season with lower prices and still-excellent diving.
Yes — choose a resort with a kids' club, family villas and a gentle lagoon. Speedboat-transfer resorts near Malé keep travel easy with children.
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