A Slice of Heaven on Earth – Mauritius
Located in the Indian Ocean, off mainland Africa, Mauritius is an island nation. One of the most beautiful and popular island destinations of the world, Mauritius is famous as a lush green tropical paradise, surrounded by cobalt blue ocean waters and volcanic cliffs. This island nation is endowed with historic sites, cultural diversity, and limitless activities to distract you from the daily grind of beach and pool. From pretty lagoons and sandy white beaches to the picturesque islands off the country’s coastline, there’s something for everyone here. Mauritius is also a melting pot of various cultures. The rousing beat of Sega music and the infectious party spirit of the locals will soon rub off on you to uplift your mood and spirits.
With its dazzling views of lagoons beneath the mountain peaks of Le Pouce and Pieter Both, the capital of Mauritius – Port Louis makes an impression on first time visitors to the country. Explore this busting capital city to see colonial era buildings and monuments. Mauritius is home to several miles of unspoiled coastlines and clear blue ocean waters. The Blue Bay beach is a famous landmark and a popular bathing spot in the South-East of the island. It is ideal for beach activities such as windsurfing and sailing. The Flic en Flac beach is renowned for white sands, fringed with Casuarinas trees. The ocean waters around Mauritius are abundant with multi-colored fishes, marine creatures and vibrant corals. A unique way to explore the ocean beds is to go on board the Blue Safari submarine. The submarine ride down the ocean allows you to get up-close with the marine life, also giving you a chance to see ship-wrecks dating back to the 17th century.
The Black River Gorges – Mauritius’ largest national park are home to various over species of flowering plants and nine species of bird unique only to Mauritius. Drive through this national park for splendid views of various waterfalls and a bird’s eye view of the highlands. You can also explore the National Park on foot through a network of hiking trails. To see the wonders of nature, head off to Charamel where you can see the highest waterfall in Mauritius, alongside unique colored dunes. Mauritius offers many avenues for vacationers, come explore this mystical paradise to know the wonders of this island nation.
With magnificent beauties to flaunt, from turquoise sea to gardens with rare species & unforgettable flowers & plants, from 80 palm species to water lilies, Mauritius has got it all. But, at same time, Mauritius also has issues of sewage, pesticides and noise pollution as well to deal with.