Maldives - Northern Atolls (PDF Chapter)

This is the Northern Atolls chapter from Lonely Planet’s Maldives guidebook.

The Northern Atolls – the least-developed region of Maldives – remain scarcely known to for-eigners, which makes them a great place to experience traditional Maldivian life. There’s huge diving and snorkelling potential throughout the region, with pristine waters and diverse marine life.

• check out the Utheemu Ganduvaru palace in Haa Alifu
• maps
• come face-to-face with dozens of juvenile reef sharks at the Shark Nursery
• transport
• snorkel with magnificent manta rays in Hanifaru Bay
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, Shaviyani, Noonu, Raa, Baa, Lhaviyani.