Mauritius
Exotic, Classy and Luxurious

Peacefully nestled in the pristine and emerald waters of Indian Ocean, Mauritius is famous for lagoons, beaches, exotic and underwater wildlife.  With its rich culture and historical monuments, a trip to Mauritius tempts millions of tourists every year.

One of the richest cities in world, the capital Port Louis is a splendid example of cosmopolitanism, luxury and class. Also, Mauritius sightseeing explores delicious cuisines, Sega music, addictive crowd and spectacular beauty.
Over the years, Mauritius travel is sought after by intrepid travel writers, romantic coupled, adventure enthusiasts and backpackers. Definitely a ‘heaven of earth’, it is.

Following are the tourist attractions of Mauritius

Grand-Baie
This pristine, secluded and coastal village is one of the main tourist attractions of Mauritius. The largest tourist beach, it is sought after by nature lovers, romantic couples and photographers. Adventure enthusiasts can enjoy wind-surfing, sea-fishing, sailing, swimming and water skiing. Boat excursions, deep sea-fishing and helicopter excursions are also available. Tourists can explore hotels, restaurants and craft shops in Grand-Baie.

Chamarel
Located in the south-western part of Mauritius, it is famous for its scenic locations. The main tourist attractions in Chamarel include Black River Gorges National Park, Chamarel Falls and Seven Colored Earth. Tourists visit Mauritius in large numbers to explore the Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth, a small area of naturally occurring sand dunes exhibiting seven different colours.

Le Château de Labourdonnais
A famous historical monument in Mauritius, this colonial house is 150-years-old. It is called ‘one of the most innovative architectures of its time.’ It has a neoclassical Italian style of architecture. The tour of Le Château de Labourdonnais is one of the sought after tourist attractions in Mauritius. It starts from the majestic avenue, hallways, back verandah to screening rooms as well as the exhibition halls.

Black River Gorges National Park
Situated in the hill south-western region, it is famous for endemic species of birds and flora. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot rusa deer, privet, Chinese guava, parakeet and Mauritius kestrel. It is the best national park in Mauritius. It has developed as a weekend destination.

Botanic Garden
Previously called as the Sir Seewoosagur Botanic Garden, it flaunts to be one of the most visited tourist attractions in Mauritius. The French governor of Mauritius had opened up the garden for public visit 300 years ago. It boasts of 650 plant varieties, out of which Palmier Bouteille, famous Baobabs and medicinal plants are rare.

Le Morne Brabant
This famous peninsula, a UNESCO world heritage site, is a basaltic monolith. Embraced by a lagoon, it is 1821 feet above sea level. It is a backpacker’s paradise, loved by nature-lovers and intrepid travellers equally.

Famous cuisines of Mauritius
Have a flavour of Indian, European, Chinese and Creole cuisines in Mauritius. The popular cuisines of Mauritius are Dholl pori, Victoria pineapples, Vanilla tea, Mazavaroo and sea-food.

Festivals of Mauritius
The cultural diversity of Mauritius is simply spell-binding. The popular festivals in Mauritius include Chinese Spring Festival (February), Cavadee Festival (February), Father Laval Day (September), All Saints Day (November) and others.

When to Reach
A trip to Mauritius is a good idea anytime, as its tropical climate makes it a year-long-destination. Months from May to December are usually preferred in Mauritius Travel Guide for the pleasant and mild weather condition.

How to Reach
Air: The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is 48 km away from the capital Port Louis.
Water: Exploring Mauritius through luxury cruise has been in vogue for a long time.

So, get ready to explore this island nation with tempting Mauritius holiday packages this season. Get, set and go.