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Mauritius Travel Information

Mauritius is the first name when it comes to spending quality time on a beautiful beach while relishing to range of delicious dishes. With stunning beaches, breathtaking landscapes, lush greenery, and rich marine life the country is an ideal place for honeymoons and family holidays. The country is surrounded by rich coral reefs and aquamarine life that offers multiple water sports activities such as diving, snorkeling, surfing and many more.

Apart from beach life, Mauritius is also known as a paradise for food lovers as its street food is regarded as one of the best street foods in the world. Due to its diverse community tourists can relish to delicious cuisines of all over the world. The country is popular for vibrant markets, temples and historic mansions that date back to the colonial era.

Port Louis

Located on the west of the Indian Ocean, the capital city of Port Louis is a beautiful place to visit for sightseeing in Mauritius. The city was founded by the French in the year 1736 and was later colonized under the British Empire till 1935. The city holds multiple buildings and historical places that reflect the architectural brilliance of the Colonial era.

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Ile Aux Cerfs Beach

One of the most beautiful beaches of Mauritius, Ile Aux Cerfs Beach is popular among tourists due to its stunning landscapes and beautiful lagoons. Due to its vast spread in the Indian Ocean, the place also offers a wide range of water sports activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, surfing, jet skiing and many more.

Chamarel

Spread across 8.5 hectares of land, Chamarel 7-coloured Earth Park is a popular tourist spot that offers an immersive experience through its multi-coloured land. Due to uneven climatic conditions, the soluble elements of the land have been washed out allowing to production of a set of 7 colours which include red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow.

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Tamarind Falls

Tamarind Falls is one of the most beautiful sightseeing destinations that add to the beauty of Mauritius. It is one of the most visited sites of the country situated at a height of 290 m above sea level. A group of waterfalls flowing down the lush green hills offers a picture-perfect view of the waterfalls.

How to Reach Mauritius

Air

Travelling to Mauritius from India by air is one of the fastest ways to reach the destination. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport and Plaine Corail Airport are two major airports that connect Mauritius with India through multiple direct flights.

Sea

Travelling to Mauritius through seaways offers a unique experience. Tourists can cruise to Mauritius from either Mumbai port or Chennai port which takes around 13 days to complete the journey.

Foods and Cuisine

Mauritius is widely popular among tourists for its offering of a wide variety of foods. From Indian flatbread to North Asia dumplings, the country offers a combination of foods from some of the best cuisines of the world. Coconut and spices are the major ingredients that are used in the majority of the dishes. Some of the popular dishes of Mauritius are Farata, Bois Cheri Tea, Dimsums, Dholl Puri, Coconut Cakes Achard Legumes and many more.

Capital: Port Louis

Climate: Mild Tropical Maritime

Best Time to Visit: May to December

Speciality of Mauritius

Palm-fringed beaches, golden beach sands, vibrant corals, rich aquatic life.

Major Attractions

Tamarind Falls, Casela Nature Parks, Ile Aux Cerfs, SSR Botanic Garden, Black River National Park