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Mauritius tour package
Capital City: Port Louis
People: Indo-Mauritian, Creole, Sino-Mauritian, Franco-Mauritian
Language: English, Creole, French, Hindi, Urdu, Hakka, Bojpoori
Religion: Hindu, Christian, Muslim
Health Risks: Slight risk of malaria; proof of yellow fever vaccination
is required of those entering Mauritius
Currency: Mauritian rupee (MUR) 1 MUR = 1.62798 INR approximately
Clothing: Swimming costumes, shorts & T shirts. Carry light woolens
for the winter months of May to September
Best Season: Apart from the busy Christmas to New Year period, Mauritius
doesn't really have a high or low season.
Winter: July to September Least agreeable
Period: January to April, when the long days can prove too hot and
humid for some and the threat of cyclones is in the air.
For Diving: December through March, when the waters are at their clearest;
For Surfing: June through August
For Fishing: October through April is excellent for big game fishing,
when the large predators feed close to shore.
6 Nights / 7 Days - Mauritius
Day 01:
Mauritius Depart from India. Meals on board. Arrive at midnight. Meet and
transfer to Hotel.
Day 02:
Port Louis - Pamplemousses After Breakfast, drive to Port Louis for shopping.
After shopping drive to Royal Botanical gardens also known as Pamplemousses
Gardens. Return to hotel around 17.00hrs. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel.
Port Louis: The capital and main port of Mauritius, Port Louis, was founded
by the French Governor Mahé de Labourdonnais in 1735.The Harbour lies
sheltered in a semi-circle of mountains. The town has plenty of character,
and shows in certain quarters signs of its past elegance. Off the main square,
palm-lined Place D'Armes, there are some particularly fine French colonial
buildings, especially the Government House and the Municipal Theatre, both
built in the 18th Century.
The lively covered market offers an insight into the fascinating cross-section
of Mauritian life. Pamplemousses (The Royal Botanical Gardens): Away from
the coast and almost directly south of Grand Baie is the Pamplemousses Gardens,
also known as the Royal Botanical Gardens. The famous gardens ranking among
the finest Botanical gardens in the world, was started in 1735 by 'Mahe de
Labourdonnais', with 'Mon Plaisir Castle' in his residence. The 60-acre garden
boasts 500 different species of plants, of which 80 are palms. Of particular
interest are the giant water Lilies locally known as 'Flan Tins' (Victoria
Regia), a spice garden and the Talipot Palms, said to flower once every 60
years after which they die. Pamplemousses also features plants from all over
the world - wild bananas, camphor trees, clover and nutmeg trees from Manila
and there is also an art gallery and a cemetery.
Day 03:
In Mauritius After Breakfast; Day free for leisure. Dinner and Over Night
stay at hotel.
Day 04:
Ile Aux Cerfs Island After Breakfast, drive to Trou d`Eau Douce and transfer
by boat to 'Ile aux Cerfs'. Day free on Island. Return to hotel around 17h00.
Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel. Ile Aux Cerfs: It is a large island found
on the East Coast of Mauritius close to the coastal village of Trou D'Eau
Douce in the district of Flacq. It is nearly 100 hectares in area. There are
a number of sandy beaches. It is a very popular recreational spot for both
Mauritians and tourists alike for there are close to 800 visitors to the island
per day.
Day 05:
In Mauritius After Breakfast; Day free for leisure. Dinner and Over Night
at hotel.
Day 06:
Curepipe - Grand Baie After Breakfast, drive to Curepipe and some duty free
shops for shopping. After, a visit to the sacred lake of Grand Baie and the
Black River Gorges & Chamarel. Return to hotel around 1700hrs. Dinner
and Overnight at hotel Curepipe: At 20 km from Port-Louis, is a residential
city of 75,000 inhabitants. It took its rise at the end of XIXth century,
when the inhabitants of Portlouis took refuge there, fleeing the epidemic
of malaria. Grand Baie: This is the main holiday centre for Mauritians and
tourists alike. Grand Baie used to be a tiny fishing village.
The northern coastline beyond Tombeau Bay has many delightful beaches. The
coastline curves into Grand Bassin itself, the main centre for yachting, water
skiing, windsurfing, and many other water sports. The town of Grand-Baie is
a charming village with white sand beaches, bordered with shops, restaurants
and coconuts. Waterfalls: The two principal waterfalls are Rochester Falls
near Souillac in the south, which are formed by strange columns of contracted
lava, and Chamarel Falls which is fairy-like atmosphere situated in the south-west,
next to the Colored Earths. Chamerel Coloured Earths: In the district of Black
River are colored dunes of volcanic ash which are naturally displayed in the
orderly pattern of 7 colors - result of weathering - a fascinating phenomenon
well worth a visit.
Recommended Time: Late afternoon.
Day 07:
Mauritius - Destination After Breakfast, departure from hotel to airport and
fly to your destination.
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