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L'Aventure du Sucre
L'Aventure du Sucre is a sugar museum located in Pamplemousses, Mauritius. The museum is housed in the old Beau Plan Sugar Factory which used to operate from the 18th to the 20th century. The highlight is an interactive tour with giant screens and films. A kids tour is also available for 2 to 6 years olds. The visit also includes a free tasting of more than 30 products at le Village Boutik including 12 unrefined brown sugars, rums of the New Grove House, jams and honey.
The L'Aventure du Sucre is located in one of the most beautiful sites in Mauritius with bougainvillaea and coconut palm avenue and a lush lake. A booklet is available at the museum entrance for children between 7 and 12 years which includes games and puzzles related to the history of Mauritius and the sugarcane. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions. Le Fangourin is a beautiful restaurant with verdant surroundings located in the midst of the Beau Plan Estate.
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Lavilleon Natural Forest
Among the vibrant choices of tourist destinations in Mauritius, Chamarel - the land of seven colours - houses a relatively new attraction, the Lavilleon Natural Forest. Recently opened to the public, this natural forest is a haven of biodiversity. What once used to be a beautiful hunting estate has now been transformed into one well-preserved nature conservation.
Le Morne Beach
Located at the foot of the gigantic Le Morne Brabant mountain in west Mauritius, Le Morne Beach is a public beach in Mauritius. With swaying casuarina trees and powdery white sand, it is one of the most stunning beaches in Mauritius. Along with scuba diving, Le Morne Beach is also one of the best kitesurfing spots in the world. It remains crowded on the weekend. The beach is accessible easily from the coastal road.
Le Morne Beach is popular for watersports like windsurfing, kayaking, stand up paddling, and pedalo. Though nudity is prohibited here, topless bathing is allowed. The beach is also ideal for swimming. A little off the coastline of the Le Morne beach stands the Crystal Rock, which is as much a part of the beach as is the Le Morne Brabant Mountain. The Crystal Rock is a small islet of a rocky outcrop, which is very famous for various activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, and glass-bottom boat rides.
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Le Morne Brabant
Le Morne Brabant is a mountain and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Le Morne Peninsula of Mauritius. It is located on the southwestern tip of the island. It is Mauritius's most preserved and wildest mountain and a popular hiking stop for tourists. The hike to the top takes three to four hours, and the view is breathtaking. Le Morne Brabant is also home to the famous underwater fall of Mauritus.
Le Morne Brabant is distinguished by its basaltic monolith scaling up to 556 metres above sea level, and it covers an area of 30 acres of the peninsula. It also houses two rare plants - the Mandrinette and the Boucle d'Oreille. The mountain was once used to shelter the escaped enslaved people during the 18th and 19th centuries, and thus, it is the symbol of the slaves' fight for freedom. The bluish-green lagoon surrounding the peninsula from all directions and the water tempering playfully with the stretches of white sandy beaches clustered with palm trees makes it an attractive tourist location.
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Le Souffleur
Le Souffleur is one of the most beautiful natural attractions located in the south of Mauritius, in the village of L’Escalier. With unique rock formations, a secret beach and stunning viewpoints, Le Souffleur is most famous for its blowhole effect. The waves here crash against the rocks creating huge water sprays and making a whistling sound while entering the small holes. While swimming is not recommended here, Le Souffleur is ideal for hiking.
The island's half-formed grotto-like structure has a natural geyser fountain which spouts water up to 20m high. These are best viewed from the cliff here, providing a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean crashing against the lava rocks. The beautiful Savinia is located here, one of Mauritius's least crowded beaches. There are also two natural bridges at Le Souffleur, apart from the famous Pont Naturel located nearby.
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Les 7 Cascades
Les 7 Cascades meaning 'Seven Waterfalls', is the commonly used name for the Tamarin Waterfalls. It is found near the small Mauritian south-western village of Henrietta. It emerges from the Riviere Tamarin and takes the form of seven simultaneous falls. With a height of 961 feet, 7 Cascades is reputed as the highest waterfall of Mauritius. Along with the astounding views of tropical landscapes, many exotic species of birds and plants can be seen in the region.
Due to its perfect location, the tourists can also enjoy the sight of the magnificent Le Morne Mountain over the west coast. Furthermore, a part of the river leads all the way to a reservoir where the water is used for hydroelectricity generation.
Activities at Les 7 Cascades
For those who visit the waterfalls solely to enjoy the breathtaking views and then go back without exploring any further, they have no idea that they just missed the best part about 7 Cascades. It's total of 11 waterfalls, deep ponds and pools, fresh green vegetation, steep paths and multiple jumps make it a fascinating experience for nature enthusiasts as well as adventure lovers with lots of thrilling activities. Let’s have a brief look at the things that can be done near the 7 Cascades:
Hiking – It is a 6-hour long hike that starts from the bushes straight through the reservoir and goes all the way up to the steep rocks. The density of the trees increases as we go upwards with diverse fauna. At the height of 60 meters, there is a vantage point near the seventh waterfall from where the tourists can enjoy the panoramic view of the tropical surroundings and the naturally formed basin. Generally, the hike starts at 9 AM. The difficulty level is moderate and the participants must be 12 years or older than that to carry on the hike.
Canyoning – Incorporating fifteen meters of abseiling, thirty meters of freefalling and seven meters of jumping, the canyoning experience is the most exhilarating activity popular among the tourists visiting Les 7 Cascades. For notching things up a bit, the tourists can go for zip-lining and swimming at the reservoir as well.
Swimming – The seven glistening pools at the foot of the seven waterfalls is the perfect swimming spot for the tourist to ease away all the worries of the world with a refreshing dip in the fresh cascade water. The calm spring of the reservoir at the bottom of the waterfall is nestled with an amazing view to amplify its effect even more.
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Cliff Jumping – For those who enjoy living in moments full of fast heartbeats and pumping adrenaline through their system, the extreme sport of cliff jumping is what must not miss. After paving the path to the top of the waterfall with rewarding views, the tourists can make a 10-meter jump off the cliff to the water below.
Bird watching – Courtesy of its diverse flora and fauna, Les 7 Cascades serves as an ideal destination for bird lovers. They can spot rare and endemic bird species like the Pink Pigeon, the Mauritius Kestrel and Echo Parakeet.
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How To Get There?
It is somehow fairly difficult to reach the 7 Cascades. From the west, you need to drive to Quatre Bornes and following further directions to Vacoas. You can already enjoy the serene views of the falls en route. The road will lead to Henrietta and you have to look for the bus station. From there on, the journey is to be made on foot with the help of a hired guide for a decent charge. You can also opt to take a bus from either Curepipe or Quatre Bornes all the way to Henrietta, get down at the bus stand and walk your way towards the waterfalls.It is highly recommended to have a guide all along while carrying out these activities to ensure safety and for better directions. Since the hiking and canyoning is a full day trip, it is advised to the tourists to bring along sufficient food supplies and water for the journey. Sunscreen and mosquito repellent creams are a must to get rid of skin burn and rashes.
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Ile Plate Beach
The perfect and fitting description of the Ile Plate Beach can be concluded as the amalgamation of beautiful and incredible scenic views and turquoise waters apt for diving, which is surrounded by small sharks though. Located 11 kilometres towards the north of Cap Malheureux, the northernmost point of Mauritius, Ile Plate also goes by the name of Flat Island. Ranging over an area of 253 hectares, Ile Plate or Flat Island is one of the largest islets of Mauritius. Your eyes won’t get tired by the endless undisturbed views stretching out in all directions.
SourceIle Plate has its historical significance and cultural importance as during the 19th century, it was used as a quarantine station. Apart from that, you can also find a small army base on the island. It is also home to the oldest lighthouse of Mauritius - Isle Plate Lighthouse - and it is prevalent among the tourists and the locals as the only operating lighthouse of the nation island. The breathtaking views of the lighthouse from the boats will make irresistible for you to click photographs of this colonial wonder! Although the island has degraded it is quality; it still inhibits towards the unique reptile species endemic to the island. Other than that, Flat Island is used as a breeding site for seabirds and also houses some of the remaining plant species.SourceIle Plate Beach is not only a favourite getaway for nature lovers but also a haven for adventure enthusiasts. Water activities like diving and snorkelling are immensely popular among the tourists and locals. The diving site situated at the Pigeon Rock is known as the “Shark Pit” where you can swim around with the sharks. The reason behind the sharks being accumulated at this point is the high current waves crashing up against the cliffs of Pigeon Rock. Keep in mind that the sea is rough and you can access the diving site after 20 to 45 minutes of a boat ride. You have to arrange all the diving needs in advance, and it is recommended that only experienced divers should undertake this activity. SourceSo if you are looking for a place to rest under the shade, immerse yourself amidst the beauty of nature and tame your zeal for adventure all together, Ile Plate Beach is the place for you!
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Maa Durga Murti
The enormous statue of Durga Mata can be found on the banks of Grand Bassin or Ganga Talao, which is a crater-lake situated in the Savanne district of Mauritius. With a population of 670,000 Hindus in the Island nation, there are some Hindu temples spread out all over Mauritius. Navratri is an auspicious occasion that is grandly celebrated by the Hindus on the island. The 2017 Navratri celebrations were even more special as Mauritius made all the Hindus in the country and around the globe very proud by building the tallest Durga Mata statue in the world!
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History of Ganga TalaoThe story behind the discovery of Ganga Talao goes back to 1887 when a Pandit had a dream about how this lake of Mauritius is connected to the holy river of India – the Ganges or Ganga. Since the discovery of Ganga Talao, it has become popular as a sacred lake for the Hindus all over the island who come from different parts of the country to take a dip in the holy waters in the Talao. A beautiful Sagar Shiv Mandir was established eventually on the banks of the lake. Following that in 2015, a gigantic Bhagwan Shiv statue was unveiled near the Mandir, which is reputed as one of the tallest Shiv Ji statues in the world.
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Architectural Significance of the StatueThe statue of Maa Durga was unveiled on the 30th of September and the 1st of October 2017. It is 33 metres high, that is 108 feet. There is a reason behind this particular height specification, and it is quite impressive. The number 108 has a special significance in Hindu mythology. It is believed that sages could envision the cosmic existence synchronised by the natural order of ‘rta’ regarding cycles. It has been explained how the distances between the Sun, Earth and Moon with respect to each other, the planetary rotations and the resulting impact - everything is closely related. The number 108 is important for the fact that the diameter of the Sun when multiplied with 108 results in the distance between the Sun and the Earth. Besides, the diameter of the Moon when multiplied with 108 results in the distance between the Moon and the Earth. Furthermore, the Sun’s diameter is 108 times the diameter of Earth.Construction of Maa Durga MurtiThe Maa Durga statue surpassed the Deshpriya Park Durgotsav Maa Durga statue in Kolkata, which was 80 feet high. Construction of this magnificent spectacle of Indian art began in 2011. The funding was strictly dependant on donations, and not a single penny was extracted from the public funds. The project involved six years of relentless and dedicated hard work and intricate designing. Engineers, sculptors and workers from different parts of Mauritius and India worked unanimously. They adhered to the Hindu scriptures as a source of reference and inspiration. The construction of the statue required nearly 2000 cubic metre of concrete and about 400 tons of iron.Durga Maa Murti - A Landmark in Grand Bassin The Devi Maa Murti is in close vicinity from the Bhagwan Shiv Murti, which is widely known as Mangal Mahadev. It has become a landmark of one of the most significant milestones on the island and a primarily visited tourist attraction. As a result, the Durga Maa Murti is becoming a key factor for bolstering the tourist footfall further.
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A grand Durga Puja was organised for the unveiling ceremony of the statue. Mauritians in large numbers irrespective of their faith attended this holy event. The planning and preparation for this Puja began in advance after a Shubh Muhurat was conformed. It was quite fascinating for how the Hindus from India cohered to their traditions and beliefs in spite of being so far away from their homeland.Registrations for the Guinness Book of Records and LIMCA World of Records have already been requested by Mr Bheechock, one of the trust coordinators of the temple.
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Mahébourg Waterfront
Mahébourg Waterfront is one of the iconic attractions in Mauritius, located in Mahébourg. The village is an effortless blend of Creole and colonial architecture that has a history dating back to the centuries. The new waterfront complex is ideal for relaxation or enjoying a casual walk by the azure water. Explore the naval museum that sheds light on the epic battle fought in this region. A memorial stands tall at the waterfront. It is known as Bataille de la Passe and pays homage to the fighters who lost their lives in the battle. Another highlight is the boardwalk that starts at Mahébourg Social Welfare and continues to the bus station at the westernmost point.
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Sir Gaetan Duval Esplanade is one of the most iconic attractions in all of Mauritius where you get the chance to learn about the great battle at Grand Port which is significant in the history of Mauritius. To commemorate the soldiers who lost their lives during the battle, a memorial has been built in their honour along with a nautical map describing the events dating back to years. Cobbled pathways and old signs lead to the famous landmark known as the “Bataille de la Passe”.
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The boardwalk of Mahébourg Waterfront was inaugurated in 2002. It starts at the Mahébourg Social Welfare towards the west of Ile aux Aigrettes and goes all the way to the bus terminal situated at the westernmost tip of the region. Quite impressive, it is also fitted with a stunning coastal gazebo!
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Maheswarnath Mandir - Temple de Triolet
The Hindu dominant paradise island of Mauritius is blessed with numerous temples all over its landscape. As the unity among all religions is what binds the Mauritians together, the holy sites play an important role both as praying grounds and as a place to find tranquillity.
Locally known as the Grand Shivala Triolet, the Maheswarnath Mandir is one such Hindu temple in Mauritius that can be found in the village of Triolet. The Temple is the abode of Lord Shiva, and it gets the name Maheswarnath, which means the Great Lord, for that very reason. Pandit Sanjibunlall Ramsoondur founded the temple in 1888.
Other than being the biggest and one of the oldest of its kind in the entire island, the Maheswarnath Mandir is also famous for its association with the first pilgrimage to Ganga Talao, which is the sacred lake found right in the centre of Mauritius.
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