Mauritius, a sparkling crystal in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, will fascinate you. The island is loaded with historic sights, cultural diversity, Geographic variation and limitless activities besides natural beaches, the mountains, forests and green natures reserves. The contrast of colours, cultures and tastes makes the island so charming that the scene is set for an unforgettable holiday.
At a Glance
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Capital :Port Louis
Language :English and French
Currency :MUR
Dialing code:+230
Time Zone: From 26 October to 29 March GMT +5 From 30 March to 25 October GMT +4
Things To Do:
Gabriel Island
Ile aux Aigrettes
Trou aux Cerfs
Chamarel park - 7 colored earth & Chamarel falls
Grand Bassin
Port Louis
Île aux Cerfs Island
Black River Gorges National Park
Mauritius Botanical Garden
Most famous Waterfalls in Mauritius
Chamarel waterfalls
Alexandra waterfalls
Tamarind waterfalls
Rochester waterfalls
Exil waterfalls
When to Go
Located near the Tropic of Capricorn, Mauritius enjoys warm tropical climate, making it an ideal all-year round island destination. You will find relatively little seasonal variation in temperatures, and generally pleasant and sunny on the coast year round. Winter, from May to October is warm and dry. Summer from November to April is hot, humid and rainy. Cyclones occur between January and March. Sea breezes blow all year, especially on the east coast, and the inland central plateau around Cure pipe is cooler and rainy year round. On average, the sun rises at 5.00am and sets at 7.00pm in Summer and in Winter, rises at 6.00am and sets at 6.00pm.