Low Wai Hoe
Maldives
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Nº111
Date: 2009-12-28 - 13:00
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Max Depth: 29.3m Duration: 23mins
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- Temp: Bottom 26°C
- Dive type : Recreational
- Visibility: Good Water: Salt
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- Weights: 5 kg
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Angela Cheng,
Chua Kim Chai,
Samantha Yong,
Wong Lay Chai,
Wan Sie,
Soo Eng Tan,
Ruben Ferreres,
Elsa GaMa,
Gustavo Garcia,
Hussain Jawid
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Dhonkalo Thila; a prominent dive site for the Liveaboards and close by Resort Island, located in a middle of a wide channel entrance south of Maalhos Island.
Dhonkalho Thila dive site is a popular Maldives dive location, best known for its abundance of Manta rays and large reef fish. Also referred to as the "Manta Ray Car Wash" due to the abundance of mantas in addition to the natural whirlpool-like currents and pulls, this top dive site is situated in the channel between Maalhos and Himendhoo.
The location of this dive site in North Ari Atoll, allows for an exhilerating channel dive and many top ten lists of the best dive sites and scuba diving locations will have Dhonkalho Thila amongst the upper echelons. This Maldives dive site is a popular spot for manta rays and whale sharks, and many sightings have been reported all year round, however the best time for diving at this top dive location remains during the north-east monsoon in the Maldives.
It is at this time that a majority of the mantas and sharks can be spotted in and around the channel entrance and reef outskirts, mostly congregating at around 20 - 25 meters. The average visibility range at Dhonkalho Thila dive site is between 15 - 25 meters, with the depths within the dive site ranging from 5 meters to a sandy seabed at 35 meters.
The best time to dive here is when the current flow from east to west (out) with a bit strong current.
A quick descent is necessary at least to 15 meters and then again straight to bottom in order to begin the dive at the best vantage point makes this dive only for experienced divers. Once underwater you don’t need to swim much, just hold on to a dead coral or hook to the reef and just watch the manta rays.