Hotels and resorts of Maldives

The hotels and resorts in Maldives range from super-luxurious five-star hotel to a simple yet comfortable resort where you can spend your holidays in peace and relaxation.

1. Anantara Resort

Anantara Resort is just 30 minutes away from the Male International Airport. 110 beach facing rooms with attached bathrooms are epitome of luxury. The tourist will enjoy dining at Aqua, Fushi Café, Baan Huraa, Dine by Design, Terrazzo and Fuddan Fusion Grill. For leisure and relaxation, there is a fully-equipped gymnasium, swimming pool and a spa to spend the vacations.

Dhigufinolhu, Male

Ph: 00960 664 4100

Website: www.anantara.com/html/resort/maldives/intro.html

2. Banyan Tree

Banyan Tree is in the hub of North Male Atoll in Maldives. The 48-villas are shaped like shells are set amidst lush gardens. Enjoy gourmet cuisines at the Ilaafathi Restaurant, In-villa Dining, Sandbank Dining and Naiboli Bar. While staying there, enjoy recreational facilities of the hotel including fitness center, spa and water sports such as snorkeling, wind surfing and catamaran rides etc.

Vabbinfaru Island, North Male Atoll

Ph: 00960 664 3147

Website: www.banyantree.com/maldives/index.htm

Email: Maldives@banyantree.com

3. Full Moon Maldives

Come to relax from the busy schedule of daily life at Full Moon enjoying small luxuries of life. You can select from the Beachfront Deluxe Room, Beachfront Cottage, Water Bungalow, Water Villa and Water Suite to get the mesmerizing views from your room. Relish the variety of cuisines at the Drifter’s Club, Beach Bar, Full Moon Restaurant, Sand Coast Café, Atoll Grill, Ban Thai and Casa Luna. Plenty of attractions such as the spa, swimming pool, water sports and excursions are there for you to enjoy your vacations.

Orchid Magu, Male

Ph: 009606642010

Website: http://www.fullmoonmaldives.com/

Email: reservations@fullmoon.com.mv

4. Hilton Maldives Resorts and Spa

Hilton Maldives Rangali Island is spread over two exotic islands, Rangali and Ranglifinolhu, and connected to each other by footbridge. There are 100 tastefully appointed villas offer marvelous view of the beach. Relish on the variety of recipes prepared by best chefs at Atoll Market Restaurant, Sunset Bar & Grill, Koko Grill Restaurant, Vilu Restaurant and Bar Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Mandhoo Spa Restaurant, The Wine Cellar, Rangali Bar and The Wine Bar. While on vacation pamper yourself with health and recreational facilities offered by the hotel such as swimming pool, gymnasium, health and beauty spa, tennis court, water sports and excursion trips.

Rangali Islands

Ph: 00960 668 0629

Website: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=MLEHITW

5. Holiday Island Resort

Holiday Island Resort is located on the tip of South Male Atoll. The luxury property offers 142 rooms with impeccable interiors. The western as well as orient cuisines are on the menu for the guest to go on a gastronomical journey. The recreational facilities at the resort include discotheque, gymnasium, tennis court, water sports, weekly live bands and several cultural events.

Dhiffushi, South Ari Atoll

Ph: 00960 450 011

Website: www.villahotels.com/ResortInfo_holiday_index.html

Email: infor@hoilday-island.com.mv

6. Paradise Island Resort

Beautifully designed Paradise Island Resort is a haven of natural sceneries and serenity. The resort offers 220 beach bungalows and 40 water bungalows to have a comfortable and luxurious stay. You can enjoy a delectable fare at five specialty restaurants serving Japanese and Italian cuisine along with seafood to satisfy your hunger pangs. There are plenty of leisure and recreational facilities to keep you hooked to the island including discotheque, souvenir shop, swimming pool, massage center, tennis court, fishing trips and water sports.

North Male Atoll

Ph: 00960 440 011

Website: http://www.villahotels.com/ResortInfo_paradise_facts.htm

Email: info@paradise-island.com.mv

7. Royal Island Resort and Spa

A part of Villa Hotel Chain, Royal Island Resort is only 30 minutes from Male. The deluxe rooms fitted with all the comforts to make the guests feel relaxed. The Maakana Restaurant, Raabondhi Restaurant, Boli Bar, Fun Pub, Pool Bar and The Palm Terrace at the resort offer gourmet specialties from all over the country. The guests can enjoy the facilities at hotel during their stay such as tennis court, gymnasium, city, excursions, fishing trips and water sports.

Horubadhoo, Baa Atoll

Ph: 00960 660 0088

Website: http://www.royal-island.com/

Email: info@royal-island.com

8. Soneva Fushi and Six Sense Spa

Soneva Sushi is a luxury resort on a largest private island of Kunfunadhoo given for tourism in Maldives. There are 15 rooms, 17 suites, 33 villas and 3 spa suites having plushy décor to give you a comfortable stay. Give your taste buds a treat at the me Dhuniye Restaurant and Bar. You can also pick up fresh vegetables and herbs of your choice from the kitchen garden for our chefs to prepare for you. Leisure and recreation activities at the resort include swimming pool, massage center, health and beauty club, indoor games, water sports and adventure trips.

Kunfunadhoo Island, Baa Atoll

Ph: 009606600404, 009660305

Website: http://www.slh.com/maldives/kunfunadhoo_island/hotel_shimal.html

9. Sun Island Resort

Sun Island Resort is a picture of privacy and tranquility at South Ari Atoll 62 miles away from the airport. 350 rooms including 80 water bungalows and water suites, gives tourists a wide choice of rooms. Dig into the culinary feast at the Maaniyaa Restaurant, Vani Coffee Shop & Bar, Mekunu, Beach Bar, Club Green House Bar, Guraamuli Grill Terrace and Bar, Lobby Bar, Ristorante Al Pontile & Bar, Southern Star Restaurant & Bar, Sun Star Thai Restaurant & Bar. Leisure activities to keep you busy are the swimming pool, games arcade, gymnasium, aerobics, Japanese massage treatment, water sports and souvenir shop.

Nalaguraidhoo, South Ari Atoll

Tel: 00960 668 0088

Onam Festival 2006 IES College of Engineering Trichur Kerala

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Onam Festival 2006 Celebration IES College of Engineering Trichur,kerala

Moolam-Seventh day of Onam

Moolam - Day Seven

Moolam is the seventh day of the festival of Onam which continues for ten days. With just two days left for the festival now, enthusiasm grips the state of Kerala. Bright colours of the festivities can be seen in commercial areas of the state where the shops are loaded with goods and people are jostling for a space. There is hustle and bustle everywhere as excited people do their last bit of shipping. What is even more apparent on the faces of millions of people of Kerala is the spirit of joy and happiness. People get the feel that the time to meet their Onathappan has just come. A year long wait is going to be over and there will be celebrations all around.

Pookalam is made in a new design with kondattam (gaiety) on this day with the most beautiful flowers. For Maveli is coming and there is mirth all over.

Thumbi Thullal

Thumbi Thullal is a fascinating all women dance and singing event performed in Kerala on the occasion of Onam. While men engage themselves in energetic sports, womenfolk perform Thumbi Thullal and have their share of fun.

Wearing their best sarees, stunning jewelery and fragrant gajras, a group of women sit in the formation of circle to play Thumbi Thullal. In the centre of the circle sits the main performer.

Lead singer initiates a song in her melodious voice by singing the first couplet which is taken up by other women. The sequence continues song after song with the lead singer initiating the couplet every time followed by a chorus from other women. Joyful clap dance also goes on in rhythm with the singing.

It is a colorful spectacle to watch women in their carefree mood. The event continues amidst jeers and laughter till the day comes to its end.

Thriketa-Sixth day of Onam

Thriketa - Day Six

Triketta or Thriketa is the sixth day of the carnival of Onam. A feeling of joy and jubilation can be felt amongst the people of Kerala at this time. Cultural programmes and social gatherings are organised by various cultural societies all over the state. People of all religions caste and creed participate in these events as the festival of Onam has come to be seen as a secular festival. Government of India too celebrates Onam as the National Festival of Kerala.

There are no set rituals marked for the day of Triketta. It marks the time for home coming for people staying away from their families for various reasons; Onam is the time for family get together and nobody likes to be away from family and dear ones. Joys of festivities doubles in the company of family members and close friends. On this happy note, Pookalam gets a more beautiful design and fresh flowers.