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Taj Exotica Resort And Spa

5.0 star property
Resort with private beach and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Deluxe Villa, Ocean View (Lagoon)
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
The price is AU$1,918
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

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Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Ocean) | Beach/ocean view

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Ocean)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 195 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Beach Villa)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 71 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Villa, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Lagoon)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 71 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Villa, Ocean View

Premium Villa, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 111 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Rehendi)

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Rehendi)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 500 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Beach Villa) | Living area

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Beach Villa)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 365 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Beach)

Deluxe Villa, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Beach)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 89 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Villa, Ocean View (Lagoon)

Deluxe Villa, Ocean View (Lagoon)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 91 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Emboodhu Finolhu, Emboodhu Finolhu

What's nearby

  • Embudu Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gulhi Beach - 4 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Vadoo Beach - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Rasfannu - 7 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hulhumale Beach - 16 min drive - 7.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Terra & Mar - ‬557 min drive
  • ‪Miss Olive Oil - ‬557 min drive
  • Usfasgandu
  • ‪The Elephant & Butterfly - ‬575 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Del Mar Maldives - ‬559 min drive

About this property

Taj Exotica Resort And Spa

Luxury eco-certified resort on the waterfront
Take advantage of 2 beach bars, a poolside bar and a terrace at Taj Exotica Resort And Spa. With a private beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to Ayurvedic treatments, a body wrap or a hot stone massage at Jiva Spa, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. The 24-hour health club offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include boat tours, sailing and beach yoga. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as shopping on-site and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), massage treatment rooms and coworking spaces
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and barbecues
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 64 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, Farsi, Filipino, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 beach bars
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 24 Degrees
  • Poolside Restaurant
  • The Deep End
  • The Equator Bar

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (109 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (74 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must arrange transfers (surcharge) from Male International Airport to the property, which is 15 minutes away via speedboat. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property with their flight details at least 24 hours before their expected arrival. The speedboat schedule is limited so guests planning to arrive after midnight are advised to book an overnight stay in Male or Hulhumale until services resume the next day.
The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 255 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 350.00
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 175.00 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 480.00
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 240.00 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 12.00 per person, per night
  • Boat transfer per adult: USD 100 (return)
  • Boat transfer per child: USD 100 (return), from 5 to 12 years old
  • Additional fee for children (from 17 years old to 12 years old): USD 98.56 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The additional fee covers transfer fees for guests ages 12-17.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100.00 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 100 (return), (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 255 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Resort Taj Exotica
Taj Exotica
Taj Exotica Emboodhu Finolhu
Taj Exotica Resort
Taj Exotica Resort Emboodhu Finolhu
Taj Exotica Resort Spa
Taj Exotica Resort Spa
Taj Exotica Emboodhu Finolhu
Taj Exotica Resort And Spa Resort
Taj Exotica Resort And Spa Emboodhu Finolhu
Taj Exotica Resort And Spa Resort Emboodhu Finolhu

Frequently asked questions

Does Taj Exotica Resort And Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Taj Exotica Resort And Spa?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taj Exotica Resort And Spa on 3 Dec 2024 start from AU$1,575.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Taj Exotica Resort And Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Taj Exotica Resort And Spa?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Taj Exotica Resort And Spa?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Taj Exotica Resort And Spa?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Taj Exotica Resort And Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 100.00 per person applies.

Where is Taj Exotica Resort And Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Emboodhu Finolhu resort is within 1 mi (2 km) of Embudu Beach and Rasfannu. Villingili Public Beach and Vadoo Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Taj Exotica Resort And Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 194 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 194 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 194 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 194 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 194 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mrs P K

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything. The hotel made it extra special for my daughter’s 18th Birthday. Looking forward to going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very calm
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ASMITA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely Friendly and Helpful Staff Efficient and Exemplary Service
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Choosing the perfect place to stay in the Maldives is not easy at all, especially with so many top hotels and resort to choose from. However, after much consideration my wife and I selected Taj Exotica as our destination. It was the best choice! What can I say? From the welcoming staff from the airport, to the speedboat transfer and at hotel reception. Our first impressions was everyone in the hotel appeared authentic and genuinely happy to look after us. This was indeed the case throughout our 5 day stay at the hotel. The service, food was immaculate. Shout out to Bilal and Priyantha whipping up amazing cocktails in the Equator bar. Shout out also to the hospital staff at 24 Degrees: Niju, Shaatu, Ismail, Mhelen and others if I forgot your name! They went out with the service each evening at the restaurant from taking time to speak to us about Maldives and their livelihood on the island made the interaction personal and authentic. Thanks to Adam our butler throughout our time here! And the Chinese and Spanish receptionist (apologise I forgot your names)! Apart from the consistent and quality service we received. The facilities was top notch from a fully equipped gym, large infinity pool and plenty of water sport activities. Snorkelling in the lagoon was a top highlight! Overall, this was one of the best stays we had. We are glad we chose Taj Exotica as our 1st hotel visiting the Maldives. We will certainly aim to return in the near future :) !
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhinav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous upmarket hotel, great people, loads of personal touches, great service, great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was fantastic, staff was friendly, room and scenery were beautiful. Would absolutely recommend this resort for anybody.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sumeetkumar, NEWTON

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, delicious food, great service. One of the best vacations we had. Thanks Taj team
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jibreel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronak

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning and convenient location just 20mina boat ride from Male airport - amazing staff who couldn’t do enough to make you comfortable and happy. Amazing food with chef Rajesh spoiling us with different cuisines daily . Loved the opportunity to cook with chef Jayant who taught us how to make paneer kofta saag - ummm!! Property could do with some updating given the immense competition but the stunning lagoon stays with you forever !!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

elizabeth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
absolutely terrible food. we purchased half board and we could barely find a thing to order on the pages long menu. the service was absolutely uninterested. the "butler" (no explanation anywhere or from butler herself what it is that they do) introduced herself the first day and came over the last night at end of dinner. useless. the rooms was ok- but needed upkeep. the railings outside to water were rusty and everything needed updating. absolutely not worth the price. the only positive about the hotel- the waiters/workers were friendly as were the people who took us out snorkeling. i have stayed at many Taj hotels in India and this was not deserving to be called the Taj

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was absolutely beautiful!! The seclusion made it that much more magical. There was such an abundance of sea creatures for you to explore everywhere you went on the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Dulles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. My room and other facilities were always immaculate. The management was very friendly. I especially appreciated the manager’s welcome reception. Overall a super trip. I’d for sure return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

vijay

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ram Krishna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly make you feel like you are with extend family. Facilities are good too.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cutter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ethereal.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hospitality and service, would recommend the staff makes you feel right at home
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is amazing! Zero issues
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

sunil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the setting of this paradise. Island in the Indian Ocean along the equator is a given for its naturally given beauty , it is the staff at this resort who made the stay extra extra special .. all of them smiling, courteous, and helpful. Top gun among them was Mainuddin who was always prompt , came twice a day to make sure our suite was clean. Went extra mile on more than one occassion - got us fresh coconut. His smile and attentiveness made us want to be pampered longer… Taj exotica is pricy but worth every penny and more ..
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel resort
The Taj resort is amazing. It is a beautiful resort set on a wonderful private island. The colours of the sea are fabulous. The best activity is swimming in the crystal clear emerald green sea. The hotel is everything you would except of a Taj hotel. The food was excellent. What made it extraordinary was the attitude and helpfulness of all the staff. Nothing was too much. Beautiful, kind people.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

vinod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel
It was amazing experience. the food was very nice. and the property is also very good. lot of activities. water sports. overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yousef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saifali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the activities and amenities were top notch. Really enjoyed the stay here as the hospitality was great and the dining options were amazing. Privacy seemed to be the key here, when we would go out we would rarely see others outside by the beach or pool. I don't know if it was the season but it felt very private.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
5.0
Address
Emboodhu Finolhu,