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Utheemu Ganduvaru
Haa Alif Atoll 4m
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Utheemu Ganduvaru is the historical wooden palace and birthplace of Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu, who saved the Maldives from Portuguese rule in 1573. It is a highly respected national heritage site in Haa Alif.
💡Why Visit?
Visit to explore the remarkably preserved 500-year-old wooden palace and learn about the Maldives national hero.
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Quick Facts
RegionHaa Alif Atoll
CountryMaldives
Altitude4m
Budget StayMVR 900*/night
Budget FoodMVR 180*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time
Aug · Drizzle
This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 27°C to 29°C annually.
Temperature range (°C)
Aug
☀️Drizzle
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Temperature27° – 28°C
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Rainfall194mm
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💡Moderate — expect frequent rain
Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
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Where to Stay
🎒 Deluxe
MVR 900*/night
- Utheemu homestay
- Local guesthouse
🏨 Premium
MVR 1,550*/night
- Standard guesthouse
- Historical island lodge
✨ Luxury
MVR 2,700*/night
- Ocean view room
- Eco lodge
Local Cuisine
⭐ Fihunu Maslocal
⭐ Kulhimaslocal