MAURITIUS

Mauritius is a beautiful country situated on the coast of the Indian Ocean in the continent of Africa, which is surrounded by sea from all sides. Due to the beauty of Mauritius and its priceless environment, it is the most attractive country for honeymoon. The lush green forests and historical places of Mauritius will make your trip very interesting. You can enjoy the famous Mauritian trek in the jungles of Mauritius. The 19th century Creole house preserved as a museum in Mauritius is one of the most favorite places for Mauritian tourists.

Along with this, you can also enjoy the night life of Mauritius to the fullest. Mauritius’s natural environment, historical buildings, scenic spots and lake-waterfalls attract tourists. If you are planning to visit Mauritius then contact our website Tralover.com.

MAURITIUS HISTORY

The history of Mauritius came into existence from the beginning of the 10th century during the year 1598. When Maurice, the King of Nassau, stayed in Holland and after him, this beautiful country was named Mauritius. In 1638 the Dutch built the first settlement in this Mauritius, but after some time the Dutch also left Mauritius. The country of Mauritius was ruled by Dutch, French and European people. After many wars, Mauritius gained independence in 1968 and after that in 1992, Mauritius became a republic.

CAPITAL OF MAURITIUS

The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis, which is the largest city as well as the largest port of Mauritius.

CURRENCY OF MAURITIUS

The currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee, which was accepted as the currency of Mauritius in 1876. The central bank of Mauritius is the ‘Bank of Mauritius’. 1 Mauritius Rupee is equal to 1.94 Indian Rupee.

MAURITIAN LANGUAGE
The main language of Mauritius is English and along with this, a large population of Mauritius also knows how to speak Hindi.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MAURITIUS

• In Mauritius, 50% are Hindus and the rest 50% are Muslims and Christians.

• A bird named Dodo was found in Mauritius, which is believed to be 40 lakh years old, it is now extinct.

• Most of the money in Mauritius comes from tourism, yet it is counted among the richest countries in the world.

• The national anthem of Mauritius is ‘The Motherland’ which was composed by Jean George Prosper in 1968.

• A yellow colored bird is found in Mauritius which is not found anywhere else in the world.

• The colorful national flag of Mauritius also known as ‘four bands’ was adopted by Mauritius after independence in 1968.

TOP TOURIST PLACES IN MAURITIUS

BLACK RIVER GORGES NATIONAL PARK

Until 1994, the Black River Gorges National Park in Mauritius was known only for hunting wild animals, but the park was declared a national park by the President of Mauritius. This magnificent park is a wildlife sanctuary which is surrounded by mountains and lakes from all sides. It has easily become an attractive place for tourism.

BELLE MARE PLAGE BEACH 

One of the famous places in Mauritius is Belle Mare Plage Beach in Mauritius which is a very beautiful beach. Adorned with palm trees, this beach attracts a lot of tourists. It is very relaxing to spend time with the white sand in the meantime.

 

SEEWOOSAGUR RAMGOOLAM BOTANICAL GARDEN

Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden is also a famous name of Pomp Sus Botanical Garden which is one of the famous places in Mauritius. For tourists, in this huge garden, you will get to see many such species of animals which are not found anywhere else. Apart from this, it is also known for its beautiful garden and attractive tree plants. This is a very big and famous garden of Mauritius. Tourists coming to Mauritius definitely go to visit this beautiful place.

CHAMAREL

Chamarel is known as the land of seven colors of Mauritius. There is seven colored sand here which looks very attractive. It is believed that a volcano erupted here many years ago. This place, which makes you feel like a second planet on earth, is very surprising.

TROU AUX BEACH

Trou Aux Beach is one of the best places to visit in Mauritius. Many years ago this place was just a fishing village but today it is a very beautiful city situated on the banks of the huge beach. The most enjoyable time to spend in the evening at True Oaks Beach is when the sunset takes place, so the view here is worth seeing. This beach is the most spectacular beach in Mauritius with the least crowd.

LE MORNE BRABANT

Le Morne Brabant is one of the attractions of Mauritius which is surrounded by many hotels. Le Morne mountain is the only mountain located in the south of Mauritius and this mountain is more popular among tourists for its vastness. This mountain is historical and known as a world heritage.

GRAND BASSIN

Grand Basin, a beautiful lake amidst mountains 1800 feet above sea level, is a famous Hindu religious place in Mauritius. For your information, let us tell you that there is also a scenic spot of Bholenath at this place. There is a 108 feet idol of Shiva in this temple which makes this place very scenic. At the time of Mahashivratri, this place is filled with the holy water of river Ganges and Kavad pilgrims come from their homes to this beautiful lake to have darshan on foot.

CHAMP DE MARS PORT LOUIS

The Champ de Mars race course in Port Louis is the second oldest race course in the world. Tourists who are interested in horse racing, this place proves to be an interesting place for such tourists and it is located in the Southern Hemisphere. Tourists can come here and enjoy some famous drinks along with horse races.

LA VANILLE CROCODILE PARK

La Vanille Crocodile Park is a very famous place in Mauritius, which is famous for its museum of turtles. Along with turtles, other creatures are also seen here. Turtle curry is used as a famous dish for tourists in La Vannille Crocodile Park. This forest is very attractive, you can see many animals here.

CITADEL FORT ADELAIDE

The Citadel Fort Adelaide, an ancient fort included in the list of major tourist destinations of Mauritius, is also included here. Which has historically covered a lot in itself. In this fort, tourists will also get an opportunity to know many things related to the ancient lifestyle. This fort has many years old buildings and chains which connect Mauritius with the colonization.

FAMOUS FOOD IN MAURITIUS

There are very good hotels available for tourists in Mauritius, in which French, Chinese and Indian food is easily available. Along with this, dhol puri, samosas and fried noodles are very famous food in Mauritius.

HOTEL IN MAURITIUS

If you want to stay here after visiting Mauritius and its attractive places. So let us tell you that in Mauritius you will get hotel arrangements ranging from low-budget to high-budget. Which you can select according to your budget and choice.

BEST TIME TO VISIT MAURITIUS

If you have planned a trip to Mauritius, then let us tell you that the time between July and October is considered to be the best. At this time the climate of Mauritius is very good, which proves helpful for you to visit tourist places.