Mauritius, the name itself conjures up pictures of white sandy beaches with palm trees swaying with the wind. This famous honeymoon destination is ideal for a family getaway too, but there is more to Mauritius than mere beaches and trees. The historic sights, mountain landscape, lush forest, leisure activities, and adventurous activities, this place is a perfect blend of it all. Natural aesthetics and spellbound beauty are sure to attract one and all. Here is a list of attractions that make Mauritius worth visiting.
Grand Bay/ Grand Baie – Grand Bay is a cosmopolitan Resort Town that is famed for the quality of tranquil water that helps aid a variety of watersports that include waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing, and diving. The resort is well known for the nightlife, fashion shopping, restaurants, and craft shops. The quirky night life is by the virtue of island bars and night-clubs. Your Mauritius Packages is incomplete if it doesn’t accommodate a visit to Grand Bay.
Grand Bassin or Ganga Talao – The secluded mountains about 1800 feet above the sea level, accommodates the Crater Lake called Grand Bassin. It is pious and the most sacred Hindu place on Mauritian Island with a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva on its bank. The lake is home to other temples as well dedicated to lord Hanuman, Goddess Ganga, and Lord Ganesh.
Chamarel Falls – The small village called Chamarel, better known as Colored Earths, the term in itself depicts a natural phenomenon and a prominent place in Mauritius. The highest waterfall in Mauritius is the Chamarel Waterfall. To reach high up to the waterfall, you need to scale stairs, the path is made up of red, browns and purples sand dunes. It is a famous spot amongst tourists.
Mauritian Botanical Garden–Formally known as Sir Seewoosagur Botanical Garden finds its location in the close proximity of Port-Louis. After London’s Kew Garden, the Mauritian Botanical garden is the best in the world. The Garden stretches over an extensive acre of land. From Giant Victoria Amazonica water lilies to Baobabs, Palmier, Giant Water lilies, to dozens of medicinal plants are all found here in abundance. The colonial castle called ‘Chateau Mon Plasir’, is also situated here.
Ile aux Cerfs Island – Ile aux Cerfs Island or Deer Island is a beautiful island situated near the east coast of Mauritius. The extended island is equipped with natural vegetation, undulating terrains, and little lakes, volcanic rocks, and breathtaking sandy white beaches. The beautiful coral reef is an ideal place to enjoy the underwater world. It is amongst the must include places in Mauritius Tour Packages.
Black River Gorges Park – The island’s indigenous tropical forests are preserved by the National Park that covers almost 3.5% of the total land area of Mauritius. Bird watcher’s heaven with adventurous hiking trails and endemic plants and animals taking a stroll in the park. It is a must visit tourist place as it is the largest protected forest of Mauritius.
Mauritius has more to life than mere sandy beaches, the national parks, botanical gardens, and other tourist spots all together make this place a great place to visit. Book your Mauritius Tour Package with BookitForgetit and enjoy hassle-free vacation experience.
