At 8km long, Gan – not to be confused with the other two Gans in the south – is the longest island in the country and one of the most interesting too, boasting a large (by local standards) lake and a slew of Buddhist ruins. As Gan is connected to Kadhoo and Fonadhoo by causeways, it’s possible to explore other nearby islands without hiring a boat, making this a great choice if you’d like to see lots of local life.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
13.69 MILES
At the northeastern tip of the atoll, the interesting island of Isdhoo is home to a hawitta (ancient artificial mound). Buddha images have been found on…
Nearby Southern Atolls attractions
13.69 MILES
At the northeastern tip of the atoll, the interesting island of Isdhoo is home to a hawitta (ancient artificial mound). Buddha images have been found on…
- placement: superzone
- path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
- possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [1, 1],
- targeting:
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