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Veligandu is situated in Rasdhoo Atoll in North Ari Atoll, some 50 kms from Male' International Airport. A short scenic flight of 20 minutes that will carry you over some of the beautiful Maldivian islands and reefs, will take you to the landing platform right at the edge of the famous sand bank at Veligandu.

Beach Bungalows :
The Beach Bungalows are located facing the beach - in fact they are no more than a few metres away from it. The individual bungalows are tastefully designed and furnished. All Beach Bungalows offer an excellent view of the lagoon and the ocean beyond. Even inside, the glass doors afford an excellent view of the sea. The floor of the verandah outside the room is of fine white sand and comfortable white deck chairs afford a place to lie back and watch the ocean. The floors are tiled, and the tropical prints and colours of the drapery accent the white ceilings and walls. A choice of lighting enables you to choose how bright or soft you want the ambience to be. The rooms are furnished with bed, closet, dressing table and mirror and a writing table and chair. All beach bungalows have a third bed, but here you may choose a twin room or a double room when you make your reservation. The bathrooms are spacious and are partially open air with shower, WC and washbasin.

Deluxe Beach Bungalows :
The deluxe Beach Bungalows offer spacious accommodation. Accessible from the land, but the semi-circular sundeck to the front juts out onto the shallow lagoon. These sundecks are furnished with comfortable sun loungers and offer total privacy - no one to overlook you - while you sunbathe or spend an afternoon reading. The view is of a clear peaceful turquoise lagoon that gives way to the dark blue ocean that merges with the sky at the horizon. Step from the sundeck into the clear blue waters of the lagoon. The scene is of perfect tranquility.

The room is conveniently furnished with comfortable rattan chairs and a glass top coffee table. All rooms have double beds and a third bed. The rattan furniture is elegant and comfortable, and includes a wardrobe, a writing desk and dressing table with mirror. A well-stocked mini bar & Tea / Coffee making facilities adds to your convenience. The fully fitted bathroom is partly open air in true Maldivian tradition, with bathtub, shower and washbasin.

Water Villas :
Walk under the continuous arch formed by the trees on either side of the main walkway, right to the northern end of the island. A long wooden jetty leads you to these exclusive rooms, secluded from the rest of the island. Each room an individual bungalow, is as beautiful inside as they are from the outside. Step inside the bungalow from the jetty, into the living area, furnished with closet, a set of drawers for your belongings, coffee making facilities and a mini safe.

Step into the lavishly furnished bedroom, with pine interiors, furnished with a comfortable queen sized bed, with glass-topped round bedside tables, writing table with chair and a seating area with comfortable cushioned seating, and glass-topped coffee table. The tiffany style lampshades add to the ambience inside.

Full glass doors open out to a private terrace, furnished with cushioned sun loungers, and a wooden table with chairs. Steps from the terrace lead down on to a private sundeck. Feel like a swim? Step down into the lagoon from the sundeck.

The fully fitted, spacious en suite bathroom is equipped with WC, bidet, bathtub, a separate shower, and hair dryer. Shutters on the full glass window, next to the bathtub opens out to a magnificent view of the sea.

Deluxe Water Villas :
Deluxe Water Villas are even more spacious, and feature a luxurious partially open-air bathroom.

Water Sports :
The Veligandu water sports centre on the island offers windsurfing and catamaran sailing, Canoe and Hydro Biking. As courses under the supervision of experienced instructors are not available, windsurfing or catamaran sailing is for experienced surfers and sailors only. Check out your skill and test the wind and the waters on the excellent equipment on offer.

Land Sports :
Beach volleyball and badminton are some of the options available for an afternoon of fun and enjoyment. Often mixed teams of guests and staff join in and provide an exciting afternoon for the players as well as the onlookers. Or enjoy a more relaxing game of table tennis any time you feel like it.

Thoddoo:
A remote island 11 kms to the north of Veligandu Thoddoo is in a tiny atoll of its own measuring only two kilometres in diameter. Veligandu offers a half-day, weekly excursion to this fertile island covered with thick vegetation. Here you can see at close quarters, the daily life in a typical fishing village. The people of Thoddoo also grow a few crops, and the island is also famous for its watermelons and vegetables. Come and meet the friendly and hospitable people.

Island Hopping:
This full day excursion takes you around to three very different islands. Beginning in the morning after breakfast, the first stop gives you the chance to snorkel in total privacy in the lagoon of 'Madivaru', a desert island. A barbecue lunch is provided on the beach, and then you are off to one of the island of Rasdhoo. With a population of about 800 people, Rasdhoo is an old inhabited island with archeological evidence of a Buddhist past. The last stop for the day is at Kuramathi, a resort island occupied by three different resorts. Wander round and take this unique opportunity to sample the atmosphere at other island paradises.

Rasdhoo:
Rasdhoo, the capital island of North Ari Atoll has a population of 800. This half-day excursion provides you with an opportunity to meet some of them, and sample the Maldivian way of life. Take some time to stroll around the shady village streets, and take a look at the architecture - this is the real Maldivian style. And before you leave pop into one of the souvenir shops and see if you can find anything to bring back with you.

Weekly Disco Night :
The resort's DJ spins the current favourite disco tunes once a week for you to take a break away from all that lazy relaxation. Now is your chance to get up and move around. The disco floor, located in the Main Bar at the end, facing the long sandbank offers an environment of romance as you dance the night away. If you feel too warm you can always step out on to the beach to cool down.

SPA :
From the ultimate pampering experience for couples to soothing treatments for sun lovers, and healing remedies for sufferers of modern day stress, Serena Spa has a therapy perfect for you. Our exotic menu of Massages, Body Works, Facials and Salon Treatments features rejuvenation therapies inspired by India's ancient holistic Ayurveda or "knowledge of life".

Diving :
The Swiss managed Ocean-Pro Dive Team at Veligandu provides all diving education within the

PADI standards. The Centre is well equipped with modern diving gear and support equipment.

Day excursions are organised for advanced divers who would like to experience more challenging sites. The house reef of the resort is about 150 metres away from the beach.

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Dhonveli Restaurant :
The Dhonveli restaurant is spacious, open on all sides with bamboo shutters that can be pulled down in the event of the odd squall. Under the palm thatch, the floor is covered with fine white sand so you can dig your feet in as you enjoy your meals. Veligandu is certainly not the resort for you if you are planning to lose some weight during your holidays. The food here is excellent and rated very highly by guests.

The Haruge Bar & Coffee shop :
A spacious bar with a high thatched roof and comfortable seating, can offer you a wide range of refreshing drinks. You can enjoy your selection either inside the bar, with your feet in the sand, or outside on the spacious wooden deck on the beach. Coconut palms sway gently to the rhythm of the soft breeze as you sip your favourite cocktail.

If you feel like it you may enjoy a small afternoon snack here. Snacks, including sandwiches, cakes and pizzas are available through out the day. The coffee shop snacks service is available only in the afternoons. Choose one of the many varieties of ice creams, offered here, to quench your thirst after a swim.