best places to visit in mauritius
Mahébourg
Mahébourg is a small town on the south-eastern coast of the island of Mauritius and is considered the main town of the Grand Port District.
Also, Mahébourg is the place to experience old Mauritius, though just a few venture to this ancient capital. Built where the Dutch first landed at the end of the 16th century, here is where you’ll find rustic restaurants with beautiful terraces, a buzzing marketplace, beautiful beaches, and tasty but oh-so-spicy street food. There’s a little museum here with exhibits of the British-French battle for the island. You can also see the bell saved from the Le Saint-Géran, and a shipwrecked vessel fundamental to the local legends of Mauritius.
Grand Bassin
Grand Bassin is a crater lake situated in a secluded mountain area in the district of Savanne, deep in the heart of Mauritius. It is about 550 meters above sea level and is considered the most sacred Hindu place in Mauritius.
You’ll find a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the local belief is that the lake water is holy water from the Ganges River in India. Mauritius Hindus make their pilgrimage here during Maha Shivaratri, walking all the way from their homes. The 32-meter foot statue of Lord Shiva, built in 2007, compliments the beauty of the lake behind it which combined create lovely views all around. Make the pilgrimage yourself and enjoy a nice mountain trek.
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