Lhaviyani Voyage Tips and guide

Lhaviyani (also known as Faadhippolhu Atoll) is an atoll in Maldives. It's the northernmost atoll which is open to tourism in the country.

Cities

5°23′38″N 73°26′3″E

Map of Lhaviyani

Other destinations

5.33388973.4638891 Kuredu
5.44437273.3657112 Naifaru

Understand

The capital island of Lhaviyani Atoll is Naifaru. The atoll has 54 islands of which only 5 are inhabited: namely Naifaru, Hinnavaru, Kurendhoo and Olhuvelifushi. They are home to about 12,000 people

Get in

There is a ferry service operated by MTCC 5 days per week. The ferry goes between Lh. Olhuvelifushi, Lh.Naifaru and the ferry will also stop at Lh. Kurendhoo, Lh.Felivaru and Lh.Hinnavaru. All of the Resorts in the Lhaviyani atoll can be reached by seaplane from Velena International Airport, which takes 20-30 minutes. Speedboat transfers are available at a few resorts which normally would take a couple of hours and are not advised as the sea is usually rough when crossing Male atoll to Lhaviyani atoll.

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Maldive cuisine is not particularly known worldwide, but that does not make it less delicious. Perfect for light lunch and sunny days, our dishes show love for delicate flavors combined with local spices. If a recent visit has left you dreaming of our local food, you are in luck! Keep reading to discover how you can create everything at home.

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