Island Facts:
Island Description
The capital of Dhaalu Atoll, Kudahuvadhoo is famous for some of its landmarks such as the old mosque of the island which is renowned for its craftsmanship, especially for its coral stone carvings and masonry and has one of the mysterious mound known as hawittas, which dates back to the Buddhist periods of the Maldives (existed before the 10th century). Kudahuvadhoo is also near one of the most famous surf points in the Maldives known as hadigillaa among local surfers.
This island is also the perfect place to visit for all those people who are looking for a destination to enjoy a completely relaxing holiday. Experience a real Maldives holiday and discover the true Maldivian lifestyle and culture. Discover the local people and how they live and then to enjoy snorkeling, sun tanning, fishing on the beach and then make own BBQ.
You can snorkel around in the beautiful lagoon or at nearby picnic island. Just couple of hundred meters away you can easily find bigger marine fishes, dolphins, flying fish and even turtles. You can enjoy fishing with simple hook and line and can catch a couple of fish like Sword Fish, plus other smaller ones like snapper and coral fish. You can enjoy eating different fresh fish every day for lunch and dinner
There are few Shops where you can buy soft drinks, biscuits & also there are few local Cafe's from where you can enjoy local & some Int’l dishes at low price. Also you can enjoy eating Hedhi-ka, which is local short eats which the cafes serve at low price including Coffee, tea varieties of juices.
Do not forget to bring your own snorkeling gears & suntanning lotions though they are available to buy from local shops. Water Sports facilities & Diving facilities are available for rent from some of the Guest Houses. It is advisable to check type of water sports facilities available at the time of booking.
During the festive periods like Eid, Celebration Independent day holiday period, Republic day holiday period, school holidays & during new year period most of the islands will celebrate special traditional dance, sports, live-music; traditional dances, cooking traditional local foods. If you plan to make holiday during any of the Festive Period, it is advisable to check in advance any special events scheduled in the island during these special holiday period. It is advisable to check Weather Forecast always before you begin your travel.
Kudahuvadhoo, a busy fishing center and home to the atoll's only airport.
Island Health Center / Hospital Detail: Dhaal Atoll Hospital
Accomodations to Book
KUDAHUVADHOO RETREAT (✸✸✸)
Kudahuvadhoo
Transportation to Choose
Speed Boat
Speed Boat is a little fast mode of travel to the island. Equipped with L-Jackets. A small bottle of Water & vomiting bag will be provided on board
Boat Ferry - low budget
For budget traveler’s cheapest way is by Fiber-Boats (Cargo-Ferry). Strong to sea wt L-Jackets. It is adventure & for couples it can be a rom- journey as it travel thru atolls - enjoy watching mnight waves, sunrise n morning mist. Boat provides sleeping area in gen-compart where fan or AC fixed. Some serve free Local food wt free juice/coffee. Do pack S/drinks, water bot n biscuits to add joy n energy. Rem to bring anti-vomit tab incase
Domestic Flight
A comfortable and convenient way to travel to distant local island is by Domestic flight