
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.

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