Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Mauritius a Tropical Paradise

Mauritius is a tropical paradise. An easily accessible island in the Indian Ocean nestled up alongside Africa. Mauritius enjoys an extensively varied culture, due to its multifaceted history. It’s greatly influenced by its British and French ties and principally Indian workforce. The result is a mix of assorted cultures, religions, and languages. The residents include Hindus, Creole, Chinese, Muslims and Europeans. English, French and Creole are widely spoken, as are some other Asian languages. The variety is also evident in the food, which is a mix of Indian, Creole, Chinese, and European.

When to visit
Mauritius has a tropical climate that is significantly affected by southeast trade winds. It is warmest in February (85 degrees Fahrenheit) and coolest in July (70 degrees Fahrenheit) it is wisest to visit during the winter months; it is much cooler and rains less, mainly in the evening or just a passing shower in the day. The midday sun is strong so you can still get a tan. An added bonus this time of year is that the hotel charges are discounted for the Off-Peak Period.

Places to Visit
The absolute must see places of Mauritius are

Port Louis-- The capital of Mauritius, Port Louis, is a bustling urban center Places to see in Port Louis

Sir Seewoosagar Ramgoolan botanical garden--This is a sixty-acre garden featuring a pond of Victoria amazonica lilies and an extensive collection of palms

Cauden waterfront complex--This modern mall houses a casino, restaurants, shops etc

China town—this is a bustling neighborhood full of small shops, family traders and oriental restaurants.
Central market--A dynamic, lively open-air market selling fruit, herbs, spices and potions.
Blue penny museum-- the museum houses items of national heritage including the famous stamps of the “Post Office” series printed in 1847.
Mahebourg--- near Port Louis is the nearest town to the international airport and a major business center. There is an appealing bay where you can unwind and sunbathe A Naval Museum is admission free, open everyday except Thursday. Ile aux Aigrettes and the Domaine du Chasser are two beautiful nature reserves worth seeing.
Tamarin is a good public beach with great views. You can also visit Casela Bird Park,

Moka-- is home to the University of Mauritius and the Mahatma Gandhi Institute. The area around Moka is very pictorial, filled with flourishing mountains of the Moka Range and waterfalls. It offers endless opportunities for quiet rambling.

Trou aux Cerfs-- is an ancient crater, and the climb to the top for the view, is worth the effort. Another highlight of this area are the Tamarind Falls a group of seven falls that pour themselves into a deep, quiet pool ideal for swimming.

Black Gorges National Park--- is also a must visit. The finest views of the Black River Gorge, the Riviere Noire Falls and Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire are from the Riviere Noire lookout. Near the Park is Lake Bassin, a volcanic crater and a Hindu pilgrimage site.
Ishu Sha is a travel consultant working with Event Management Company India Providing detailed information on Mauritius honeymoon packages

4 comments:

Home Lighting said...

How mush time need to visit all these places, Is there any packages for this.

Luxury Holidays in Mauritius said...

The island of Mauritius has so much to offer, it would be a shame to spend your all inclusive holidays cocooned within the luxury trappings of your hotel. You should hire a guide who will be your driver for the day (it is not very expensive and excellent value) to help you discover the best of Mauritius, whether it's a family holiday or you are getting married in Mauritius.

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