Nature Walk In Maldives Hike The Islands Untouched Forests
Floating in the Laccadive Sea, some four hundred kilometres southwest of India
, Maldives is a popular holiday destination. A place unlike any other, Maldives' enduring popularity has a lot to do with its beaches. Widely regarded as some of the best in the world, the island's beaches have few parallels. It would be difficult to find another island getaway with sands so soft, waters so clear and weather so fine. Comprised of over a thousand islands, Maldives also offer tourists more choices than the average holiday spot, although most of those options have something to do with the sea. Tourists vacationing in Maldives and looking for something to do away from the ocean can try going for a nature walk.
The island nation may not boast the exotic terrestrial populace found in other tropical countries but it does have a few pristine forests just waiting to be explored. Such forests can only be found in some of the larger islands. In addition to a number of ornamental and medicinal plants one can also spot a few interesting creatures too. Tourists taking a nature walk should keep an eye out for the Hermit Crab. These crustaceans may call the ocean home but seem to have a great affinity to land and can be found in large numbers in certain spots.
Tourists should also try an underwater nature 'walk'. This unique aquatic twist makes the experience more rewarding. The ocean bed contains a wealth of sea life, the extensive coral network found off the island provides a home to a cornucopia of weird and wonderful creatures. One can also rent a waterproof camera to capture the highlights of the walk. Although there are quite a few independent tour operators, many tourist resorts also provide such facilities. Being a top tourist destination one can expect a very high standard of service from the local resorts.
Tourists looking for a luxury Maldives Island resort can try the Kuramathi Island. Not only do they provide excellent Maldives villas built right over the azure waters but they also have plenty of facilities including a spa and a water sports centre.