Molokai - The Undiscovered Gem of Hawaii - Part 1

Have you ever been to Molokai, the 'undiscoveredWhile coming down, you can take Mule Ride.
gem of Hawaii?' If not, then welcome to theThe next attraction is Haleiwa Valley. To reach
beautiful island of Hawaii, a place without thethere, drive 30-mile beside the east end of
crowd and no queues at restaurants orMolokai, enjoying the beautiful green fields, small
attractions. Though it is famous as thecoves and beaches, lush forests, mountains, sea
'undiscovered gem', in reality, it is completelycliffs, churches, ancient temples and fishponds.
discovered. The only difference is that its people,The road ends in Haleiwa Valley. Book a guide
most of which belong to Native Hawaiianthrough Molokai Fish& Dive to trek the two
ancestry, don't want their abode to become anmiles to the falls.
overcrowded place just to entertain the visitors.On the west end of Molokai, there are beautiful
They have fixed their own terms for the tourists.beaches. Take the side road for the Kaluakoi
But it does not mean that Molokai is unfriendlyResort before Maunaloa and go towards south.
toward visitors. If you hold up, admire the islandPapohaku Beach is very large, and generally very
and its values, walk around and talk with itsfew people come here. It becomes quite windy
people, you can certainly enjoy visiting thisand swimming is not possible due to strong tides.
beautiful island.Dixie Maru is more popular among beachgoers,
Main places of attraction include the following:because of a sheltered little bay where swimming
Kalaupapa National Historical Park is located atis a fun and the winds are smooth. Besides the
Kalaupapa, a beautiful, isolated peninsula having theabove-mentioned attractions, there are many
world's highest sea cliffs and a leper colony.other things to enjoy at Molokai, about which we
Tourists must go with Damien Tours (phone: 808will explain in the next article, and will also tell
567 6171), as individual tours are not allowed. Theabout how to get there and where to stay, etc.
tour begins at the bottom of the cliffs via bus.