Dhadimagi Kilhi ( Lake)

Lakes of Fuvahmulah (Nature Park)

Bandaara Kilhi & Dhadimagi Kilhi

Fuvahmulah Dhadimagu Kilhi

Fuvahmulah Dhadimagu Kilhi - A Fresh Water Lake in Maldives

Dhadimagu Kilhi - Boys enjoying the natural Swimming pool in Fuvahmulah

The smaller northern lake, known as Dhandimagu Kilhi

Perhaps the most intriguing features of the island are its two lakes formed from the ancient lagoon in the center of the island. According to the locals the southern end was open, providing a channel connecting the ancient lagoon with the ocean. Due to violent ocean swells and the lack of an outside lagoon the only way into the island was through this channel, providing protection against pirates. However the channel was closed by coral growth and collection of debris. Over the ages, the inner lagoon lost its salinity and all that remains today are two small fresh water lakes, wetlands and marshy taro fields.


Research into the lakes show that the bottoms of the lakes are filled with decayed corals that have turned into white clay. The forefathers of the locals used the clay to shape it into pots and other vessels. The protected lakes are still lined with a thick layer of clay covered by a pinkish layer of minerals known to the locals as Rai Madu. The lakes are now listed as protected areas under the law. The locals use the area to spend time with friends and to enjoy. The natives have always spoken of and believed in the heart of their hearts, of the healing abilities of the lake water. Further research into the lake water shows that the water is filled with minerals and perhaps more healthier than mineral water.


One of the natives told us a tale, of how his son was healed by the water. My son has a skin condition, his skin dries and cracks up very quickly. I couldn't find a permanent cure. So I took him to the lake. We played and swam. We had fun and we were happy. After we returned I found out that his skin was beginning to get better. Within the following week, his skin had healed and he was perfectly healthy, a native from Fuvahmulah told us his experience of the lake water

Eid vacation trip in Fuvahmulah

Eid water festival,live music show,thoondu beach,dhadimagi kilhi(Lake)

Nature Park Fuvahmulah Maldives

Lake rentable peddle boats and canoe/kayak

Koda Kilhi Fuvahmulah

Trip to Koda Kilhi (Mud pool behind the Lake)

Waves in Fuvahmulah South

Waves in Fuvahmulah South

Jetty jump -- Maldives