The Republic of Maldives is situated right on the equator southwest of Sri Lanka over the Indian Ocean. The islands stretch for about 820 km from North to South, 130 km at the widest point and each does not exceed a length of 4.5 miles or an altitude of 6 feet above sea level.  Maldives has a humid subtropical climate with average temperature around 29 - 32 degrees Celsius. There are only two seasons in Maldives, dry and wet. However, Maldives is generally warm and humid most time of the year due to its locations on the equator and that sun shines all year round.

Destinations closed to Indian Ocean:

Chennai - is one of the important trade centers of south India and is a good place to shop for large variety of things. Its former name is Madras.  

Singapore, the diamond-shaped island off the southern tip of Malaysia, is a great cultural melting pot in Southeast Asian region. Although small, this island is rich in cultural diversity and attractions, making it one of the most stunning destinations in the world. Formerly a sleepy fishing village, Singapore was brought to the world prominence when Sir Stamford Raffles, a 19th-British civil servant decided to establish a trading station of the British East India Company due to its proper location.