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Sagar Shiv Mandir
Sagar Shiv Mandir is located on Goyave de Chine island, close to the mainland of Mauritius which is connected via a land bridge. The temple is primarily the abode of Lord Shiva along with other Hindu deities including Goddess Lakshmi and Hanuman. The highlight is the 108 feet tall bronze statue of Lord Shiva known as Mangal Mahadev.
The thin bridge connecting the temple to the mainland makes it easy to visit. Before that, worshippers had to wade through the water to reach the temple. Quite interestingly, there is a similar temple like the Sagar Shiv Mandir in Trinidad and Tobago known as the ‘Temple in the Sea’. The peaceful surroundings of the temple are loved by the locals and tourists alike where they can sit and contemplate while soaking in the holy vibe. One must be respectfully dressed for visiting the temple and must remove their shoes before entering.
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Saint Gabriel Church
Saint Gabriel church is located right at the heart of Rodrigues Island and has one of the largest Port Louis diocese congregations. The religious building serves as a cathedral of the Catholic Church's Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues. 32.7% of the Mauritian population adheres to Christianity and Christian beliefs. Christianity was introduced in Mauritius with the arrival of the Dutch and today; some churches are scattered in different parts of the island. One of the most significant among them is the Saint Gabriel Church.
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The construction of the church began on 18th October 1936, and it was completed on 10th December 1939 when the British rule colonised Mauritius. Hardworking local volunteers hoisted sand, stone and corals from all parts of the island. It is also the seat of the bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues. Hundreds of people from all parts of the island gather here every Sunday for the Mass.
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Seven Coloured Earth of Chamarel
While Mauritius is mostly globally renowned for its jaw-dropping beaches, the island is home to a vast variety of other geographical phenomena that you will not find anywhere else across the world. One such extremely curious natural phenomenon is the Seven-Coloured Earth or the Terres de 7 Couleurs.
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Located in Chamarel, the Terres de 7 Couleurs, or the Seven-Coloured Earth is famous all over the globe for being an incredibly unique geological formation. A fenced area with multicoloured dunes in seven different colours of violet, green, brown, red, yellow, purple and blue, the Seven-Coloured Earth is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in Mauritius. This popular tourist hub is often the only reason why travellers make a pit stop at Chamarel in the first place. The perfectly blended dunes look like something straight out of a painting, and the contrasts on the different layers of the sand give off a surreal 3D vibe that makes it look like someone has picked up an arranged every mound separately by hand to create the perfect light-and-shadow effect. However, the entire formation is entirely natural and does have a scientific explanation behind it.
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The soil here is basically of volcanic origin, with the tropical weather conditions having washed out all water-soluble elements, leaving behind only compounds of aluminium and iron which are not capable of mixing. So even if you take portions of two different-coloured earth and try to mix them, they will not mix under any circumstances and will settle down into different layers eventually. Of course, you cannot test this out at the actual site, but the souvenir shop lets you buy test tubes and small samples of the multi-coloured sand, where you can try it out.
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The best time to visit the Terres de 7 Couleurs is during sunrise, as the fiery reds and oranges from the rising sun paint the entire landscape a vibrant shade of crimson, which makes the distinctly coloured dunes stand out even more, to the point where you will have difficulty believing that the formation in front of you is actually real and tangible, and not something straight out of a painting. One of the island's main tourist attractions ever since the 1900s, the Seven Coloured Earth of Chamarel is protected on all sides by wooden fences, so you can only watch them from a distance, from various observation outposts a little distance away from the fence, that have been built specifically for this purpose.
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Aside from the seven-coloured earth, birdwatching is also a favourite activity here. There are quite a few beautiful birds that have made this area their home, and if the idea of birdwatching interests you, then you can visit the place armed with a pair of binoculars and a good camera. Adjacent to the Terres de 7 Couleurs is a children's park, which is home to some giant tortoises that are docile, and even walk up to you with their necks outstretched for a tickle or a pat!
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Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden
Popularly famous by the name of Pamplemousses Botanical Garden and one of the most visited tourist attractions in Port Louis, the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden (SSR Botanical Garden) is the largest Botanical Garden in Mauritius. Featuring an extravagant variety exotic and rare species of plants along with some endemic animals on the verge of getting endangered, this massive garden covers the ground of over a whopping 37 hectares!
There are some trees and shrubs and some perennial species as well which can be found only during specific months in the year. The tourists can explore the 85 varieties of palm trees curated from several parted of the world. Another attraction for the visitors is the giant water lilies in the huge pond. The garden is enriched with a diversified fauna with species like tortoises and turtles, deer, fish and numerous birds and bats.
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Solar Sea Walk
Mauritius is rightly known for its pristine sapphire blue coloured beaches, with golden sands, and how can one not talk about the luxury resorts that provide a heavenly view of the vast Indian Ocean. You could either spend your day lazying around on the beach or in your hotel room, you could even take part in various beachside activities and water sports the island has to offer.
One of the most popular activity to indulge yourself in is the underwater solar sea walk. What is it? You may wonder.
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First off, let me clear your mind by stating that the solar sea walk is entirely unrelated to scuba diving. As the name suggests, solar sea walk is walking on the seabed, in shallow waters, using solar powered helmets. The helmet provides a free flow of air supply. This means that there's a constant volume of oxygen present in your helmet, unlike in scuba diving, where air supply is delivered only when demanded. This is also where technology comes into play. The helmet that you will be wearing will have electric compressors powered by solar energy, assuring a readily available supply of oxygen, for the ease of walking on the sandy sea bottom.
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Sophie Nature Walk
The access to modern technology has undoubtedly made us tech slaves, and there's hardly any time in our lives to connect with the multitude of delights offered by Mother Nature. And what's better than Mauritius to spend time in nature? Picturesque beaches, crystal clear waters lining the coast, tall palm trees and stretches of natural beauty can be seen on this group of small islands.
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Interestingly, Mauritius has stopped more bird species from going extinct than any other country on the plant. Thanks to this, now you can now see two of the most adorable birds of the Indian Ocean - the Mauritian kestrel and the pink pigeon - at various spots around the island. Giant tortoises - more than a century-year-old roaming free in the country is proof enough that Nature is found in its purest form in Mauritius. The opportunity of walking amidst this is something you shouldn't leave, and Sophie Nature Walk is the ideal location.
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SSR Memorial Centre For Culture
Situated within the vicinity of the commercial centre in Port Louis, the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Memorial Centre for Culture is a old wooden which was acquired by the Government of Mauritius back in 1986 and it holds its significance for the fact that this is a place where Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam spent almost 30 years of his life, approximately between 1935 to 1965. It was inaugurated in the year 1987 on his birthday that is 18th September by the then Prime Minister of Mauritius, Sir Anerood Jugnauth in the presence of the Governor General Sir Veerasamy Ringadoo, the Minister of Education Arts and Culture Armoogum Parsuramen and Dr Navinchadra Ramgoolam.
The SSR Memorial Centre for Culture is dedicated in the loving memory of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam for his significant role as the architect of Mauritius’ independence and to commemorate his position in the country as the Father of the Nation. The 150-year-old centre is rich in its symbolism and history and the living manifestation of the historical and architectural heritage of Mauritius.
It was also the residence of the founder of the Mauritius Labour Party Dr Maurice Cure, right from his birth in 1886 until 1916. In 1986, it was declared as a National Monument, and as the present day, it is listed as one of the National Heritage of Mauritius.
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Le Domaine de Saint Aubin
Mauritius is famed for its tea route, and one of the most important stops on the tea route is the St. Aubin House. Located on the southern coast of Mauritius, the St. Aubin House is an old colonial sugar plantation estate. Dating back to when it was built in the 1800s, the St. Aubin House was used as a residential building by the managers of the former sugar estate, which used to be right next to the mansion, before it was shifted a short distance away because of noise and pollution issues.
The estate was in regular use till the late 1900s, following which it was renovated and then preserved as a part of the country’s national heritage. Today, the estate is a stark difference from how it used to be when it was at the peak of its production. The St. Aubin House is renowned for its construction from wood that was dismantled from wrecked and old ships, and you can see ship poles and masts and other such carpentry at every step of the way as you tour the estate.
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St Louis Cathedral
St Louis Cathedral in Port Louis is one of the oldest churches in Mauritius. Built-in the year 1815, the church was later promoted to a cathedral in 1847. Looking at the timeline, it is interesting to know that the plans to build the Cathedral building was drawn up in 1736, the land on which the building was supposed to be built was confirmed in 1750 and the building itself completed construction in 1756.
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Statue of Paul and Virginie
Mauritius is home to the famous love story of Paul and Virginie, a novel written by the French writer and thinker Jacque-Henri Bernadin de Saint-Pierre. This story is deeply rooted in the Mauritian folklore. Pamplemousses is the home to the statue of Paul and Virginie that has a stone base with Chinese bamboo trees on the background. It is made out of bronze, designed by the Hungarian artist Suzanna Szemok. The statue was unveiled in December 2005 in the courtyard of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi.
Other than the one in Pamplemousses, you can find another statue over at Curepipe near the town hall. It is a bronze replica of Prosper d’Epinay’s statue.
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Statue of Paul and Virginie near Townhall, CurepipeSource
Of course, the original statue made of marble is displayed in the Blue Penny Museum of Port Louis.
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Another statue can be seen in Rose-Hill as well.
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