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Essential Information about Visiting Jaisalmer in December
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Weather in Mauritius in December
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During the month of December, Mauritius experiences its summertime. The temperature begins to get warmer by the end of October, with the evenings being relatively cooler. By the time December approaches, the temperature during the day is hot, while there is a gradual increase in the night-time temperature.
During December, the daytime temperature is generally between 30 to 35 degrees Celsius, while the nighttime temperature is between 20 to 24 degrees Celsius. The weather is largely warm and sunny with a few downpours happening towards the end of the month.
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During December, the daytime temperature is generally between 30 to 35 degrees Celsius, while the nighttime temperature is between 20 to 24 degrees Celsius. The weather is largely warm and sunny with a few downpours happening towards the end of the month.
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Why to Visit Mauritius in December
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During the month of December Mauritius experiences warm and sunny weather with the sea keeping you comfortable and fresh, which makes it suitable for you to enjoy sightseeing tours across the islands. Furthermore, a trip to the island nation during December will let you enjoy a number of amazing festivals and events, including Christmas, New Year, Theemithi, and Porlwi.
This is also the best time to visit the pristine beaches of the archipelago and beat the heat by engaging in various watersports, including surfing, swimming, and deep-sea diving.
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This is also the best time to visit the pristine beaches of the archipelago and beat the heat by engaging in various watersports, including surfing, swimming, and deep-sea diving.
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Places to Visit in Mauritius in December
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Witness one of the largest fall of Mauritius namely the Chamarel Waterfalls. The falls look quite beautiful since it is surrounded by the vegetation of Black Rive Gorges.
Highlights: You can also get an opportunity to view the Black River National Park.
Difficulty Level: Medium, if you have reached this fall then you have to walk so it is not considered appropriate or people who can’t walk much. If you are getting a chance to spree around the south-west part of Mauritius then it is worth a visit.
Location: It is approximately 53 km from Louis Port.
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Highlights: You can also get an opportunity to view the Black River National Park.
Difficulty Level: Medium, if you have reached this fall then you have to walk so it is not considered appropriate or people who can’t walk much. If you are getting a chance to spree around the south-west part of Mauritius then it is worth a visit.
Location: It is approximately 53 km from Louis Port.
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Port Louis
Port Louis is the capital city and one of the best places to visit in Mauritius in December. This enthralling city is famous for its French colonial-architectural design and the 19th Century Champ de Mars Horse Racing Track.
Due to the fact that Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, it is the centre of all major attractions like the luxurious resorts, swanky casinos, plush cinema halls, restaurants serving authentic Mauritian cuisine, shops selling handicraft items and a marina.
Tourists can indulge in exciting outdoor activities like skydiving, snorkelling and underwater Sub Scooter trips. Some of the major tourist attractions in Port Louis that you shouldn’t miss include the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, the Blue Penny Museum, the Citadel and Central Market.
Location: Port Louis District, Mauritius.
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Due to the fact that Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, it is the centre of all major attractions like the luxurious resorts, swanky casinos, plush cinema halls, restaurants serving authentic Mauritian cuisine, shops selling handicraft items and a marina.
Tourists can indulge in exciting outdoor activities like skydiving, snorkelling and underwater Sub Scooter trips. Some of the major tourist attractions in Port Louis that you shouldn’t miss include the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, the Blue Penny Museum, the Citadel and Central Market.
Location: Port Louis District, Mauritius.
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Get the chance to experience the largest national park in Mauritius. It lets you experience the true beauty of the nature and an ultimate place for all the trekkers too.
Highlights: It can be a spectacular place for all the bird watchers. It has many waterfalls and hiking places too. You can also find 300 species of flowering plants and many endemic species of birds too. If you are lucky, you can also view Mauritius Kestrel, echo parakeet and the pink pigeon too.
Difficulty Level: Easy.
Location: It is located in the west part of Mauritius and is approximately 38km away from Louis Port.
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Highlights: It can be a spectacular place for all the bird watchers. It has many waterfalls and hiking places too. You can also find 300 species of flowering plants and many endemic species of birds too. If you are lucky, you can also view Mauritius Kestrel, echo parakeet and the pink pigeon too.
Difficulty Level: Easy.
Location: It is located in the west part of Mauritius and is approximately 38km away from Louis Port.
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Casela Nature Park
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Casela Nature Park is one of the most popular and thrilling places to visit in Mauritius in December. The Casela Nature Park is a vast outdoor amusement park, spread over a sprawling 250 hectares of land, featuring a plethora of activities such as camel rides, canyoning, quad biking trails, safari tours and zip-lining.
It has in-house restaurants that serve some of the best local dishes, prepared in authentic style and a range of souvenir shops. There is also an African safari zone where children can spend time interacting with animals like giraffes, monkeys, rhinos, big cats, zebras and impalas.
Location: Royal Road, Cascavelle, Mauritius.
Entry Fee:
- INR 300 for non-resident adults
- INR 175 for non-resident children
- INR 180 for resident Adult
- INR 70 for resident children
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It has in-house restaurants that serve some of the best local dishes, prepared in authentic style and a range of souvenir shops. There is also an African safari zone where children can spend time interacting with animals like giraffes, monkeys, rhinos, big cats, zebras and impalas.
Location: Royal Road, Cascavelle, Mauritius.
Entry Fee:
- INR 300 for non-resident adults
- INR 175 for non-resident children
- INR 180 for resident Adult
- INR 70 for resident children
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Grand Baie
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Grand Baie is a picturesque seaside village that is an exceptional holiday destination to explore in Mauritius in December. It is especially pleasant during December, when the weather is sunny and cool, making it the perfect time to take a swim in the ocean and walk around the quaint village during the evening.
The sandy beaches and the azure waters of the ocean allow you to indulge in exciting water sports like sailing, windsurfing, deep-sea fishing, water skiing, parasailing and enjoy short boat trips to the nearby islands, namely the Flat Island, Round Island and Serpent Island, to name a few. This town is also a cultural hotspot, with shops selling local traditional handicraft items, local food, textiles, jewellery and much more on the shores of the beach.
Location: Rempart District, Mauritius.
The sandy beaches and the azure waters of the ocean allow you to indulge in exciting water sports like sailing, windsurfing, deep-sea fishing, water skiing, parasailing and enjoy short boat trips to the nearby islands, namely the Flat Island, Round Island and Serpent Island, to name a few. This town is also a cultural hotspot, with shops selling local traditional handicraft items, local food, textiles, jewellery and much more on the shores of the beach.
Location: Rempart District, Mauritius.
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Islands are an ideal place to escape from the bustle and chaos of routine city life. When talking about islands, one place that perfectly meets every traveller's imagination is Ile aux Cerfs island in Mauritius. Situated on the east coast of Mauritius, Ile aux Cerfs is spread over 87 hectares of land consisting of rich vegetation and gorgeous beaches. Popularly known as 'Deer Island', Ile aux Cerfs is one of the star attractions of Mauritius with its luscious beaches and coral reefs.
Trou Aux Biches is a quaint town located on the North-Western coast of Mauritius. It has turned into a popular romantic hideaway for honeymoon seekers and couples.
It has a large public beach that greets the visitors with its gorgeous stretches of casuarina-lined white sand and turquoise blue water. It is known to be one of the unspoilt and cleanest beaches in Mauritius where you can have the experience of a lifetime.
It has a large public beach that greets the visitors with its gorgeous stretches of casuarina-lined white sand and turquoise blue water. It is known to be one of the unspoilt and cleanest beaches in Mauritius where you can have the experience of a lifetime.
Trou Aux Biches is lined with many classy restaurants and beachside hotels where you can have an immaculate binging experience. A diving school is also located over here where you can learn diving skills. Trou-Aux-Biches is also replete with many historical sites, monuments, and cultural sites.
City Centre is considered to be one of the most prominent landmarks that tourists must visit here. It has a unique charm that is bound to impress you every time you visit this place. The City Centre helps you in getting a glimpse into the life of the locals. You can also spot the largest Hindu temple at Trou Aux Biches that was built in 1857.
The most enthralling activity to do at Trou Aux Biches is playing an eventful game of golf at the nearby golf course. You can also visit the Mauritius Aquarium and other closer beaches in Pointe-Aux-Piments. So plan a vacation now to Trou Aux Biches to fall in love with the unspoilt beauty of this place.
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Mahebourg
If you want to spend a few days of quietude, then the best place to head to is Mahebourg. It is a quaint little town on the southwest coast of Mauritius and was named after a French governor Mahé de Labourdonnais. It greets you with it’s alluring sunsets, dramatic beaches and cool winds. It is a place where time is befriended, silence revered and purity unrivalled with the bounties of nature that exist in their purest form.
This sleepy colonial town is mostly inhabited by fishermen who head out on their boat to have an excursion of the sea. It is home to some of the most intriguing museums that give you an insight into the tradition and rich history of this scenic village. You can witness over here the unique amalgamation of Creole, Dutch and French architecture. It is also revered to be the jump-off point to the nearby islands and sandy beaches of South Mauritius.
This place is a paradise for the low key travellers who’re in the lookout for pocket-friendly accommodation options. It invites visitors to have a walk-in it’s cobble-stone waterfront where the fishermen can be seen relaxing on their wooden boats. Soak in the sun and sand as you take a walk along it’s beaches only to get mesmerized as the sky bursts into a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues when the sun mellows.
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This sleepy colonial town is mostly inhabited by fishermen who head out on their boat to have an excursion of the sea. It is home to some of the most intriguing museums that give you an insight into the tradition and rich history of this scenic village. You can witness over here the unique amalgamation of Creole, Dutch and French architecture. It is also revered to be the jump-off point to the nearby islands and sandy beaches of South Mauritius.
This place is a paradise for the low key travellers who’re in the lookout for pocket-friendly accommodation options. It invites visitors to have a walk-in it’s cobble-stone waterfront where the fishermen can be seen relaxing on their wooden boats. Soak in the sun and sand as you take a walk along it’s beaches only to get mesmerized as the sky bursts into a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues when the sun mellows.
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Rodrigues
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Rodrigues is a small volcanic island surrounded by coral reefs, which is amongst the most wonderful natural places to visit in Mauritius in December. This island is visited by thousands of tourists due to its incredible scenic beauty.
The hilly terrain is adorned with various species of colourful flowers along with numerous pristine beaches and small islands. There are various thrilling activities like zip lining, excursions, hiking, sightseeing tours and day cruises that you can enjoy with your loved ones when you are travelling through Rodriguez, that will make your trip to Mauritius incredibly special.
Location: Western Indian Ocean, Mauritius.
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The hilly terrain is adorned with various species of colourful flowers along with numerous pristine beaches and small islands. There are various thrilling activities like zip lining, excursions, hiking, sightseeing tours and day cruises that you can enjoy with your loved ones when you are travelling through Rodriguez, that will make your trip to Mauritius incredibly special.
Location: Western Indian Ocean, Mauritius.
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One of the most sacred place for Hindu’s is considered to be Grand Bassin or Ganga Talao.
Highlights: One of the famous temple of Lord Shiva is located some 1800 feet above the sea level. Not just Lord Shiva, you will also find temples of Hanuman and Lakshmi. You will be completely sold by the calm and peaceful nature of the place which makes it worth visit while in Mauritius.
Best time to visit: Maha Shivratri becomes the best time to visit Grand Bassin since it attracts a large number of followers. However, visiting this place during February and early March are considered to be ideal time to visit this place.
Location: It is approximately 38 km from Port Louis.
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Highlights: One of the famous temple of Lord Shiva is located some 1800 feet above the sea level. Not just Lord Shiva, you will also find temples of Hanuman and Lakshmi. You will be completely sold by the calm and peaceful nature of the place which makes it worth visit while in Mauritius.
Best time to visit: Maha Shivratri becomes the best time to visit Grand Bassin since it attracts a large number of followers. However, visiting this place during February and early March are considered to be ideal time to visit this place.
Location: It is approximately 38 km from Port Louis.
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Things to Do in Mauritius in December
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Skydiving
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Skydiving is one the most exciting things to do in Mauritius in December that you can experience when you are travelling here. The activity involves falling out of a special plane from a height, while tethered to a parachute, and sometimes even a guide.
While skydiving is conducted in many places around the world, what makes skydiving in Mauritius special is the incredible birds’ eye aerial view you can catch of the stunning tropical landscape. A view of the islands and the lagoons while you drop from 10,000 feet in the air is truly a life-altering experience.
Location: Sugar Estate Airstrip, Skydive Road Z.I MU, Riviere du Rempart 30107, Mauritius
Price: INR 31,203 per person
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While skydiving is conducted in many places around the world, what makes skydiving in Mauritius special is the incredible birds’ eye aerial view you can catch of the stunning tropical landscape. A view of the islands and the lagoons while you drop from 10,000 feet in the air is truly a life-altering experience.
Location: Sugar Estate Airstrip, Skydive Road Z.I MU, Riviere du Rempart 30107, Mauritius
Price: INR 31,203 per person
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Explore Botanical Gardens
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The three Botanical Gardens are some of the most incredible places to explore in Mauritius in December. Of these, the most popular is the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, which is also the largest. It is home to an impressive range of flora and fauna and home to massive lotus pools, bamboo forests and the largest species of tortoise in the world.
The other botanical gardens are the Curepipe Botanical Gardens and the Monvert Nature Walk, both of which are ideal places for quiet walks, exploring the local natural landscape and memorable picnics in Mauritius.
Location:
- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden - Pamplemousses, Mauritius
- Curepipe Botanical Gardens - Route des Jardins, Curepipe, Mauritius
- Monvert Nature Walk - A 10, Curepipe, Mauritius
Entry Fee: INR 350 per person approx.
The other botanical gardens are the Curepipe Botanical Gardens and the Monvert Nature Walk, both of which are ideal places for quiet walks, exploring the local natural landscape and memorable picnics in Mauritius.
Location:
- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden - Pamplemousses, Mauritius
- Curepipe Botanical Gardens - Route des Jardins, Curepipe, Mauritius
- Monvert Nature Walk - A 10, Curepipe, Mauritius
Entry Fee: INR 350 per person approx.
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Ziplining
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Mauritius is home to the world’s third-largest zip line, spanning a distance of 1.5 km. The best place to experience ziplining in Mauritius is in Vallee des Couleurs, where you can soar above the tropical green rainforests and get a top view of the picturesque lagoons and islands of Mauritius.
Ziplining over the Southern Coast of Mauritius is also a wonderful way to check out the many valleys, flowering hill slopes and valleys in Mauritius while watching the waves of the Indian Ocean in the distance. The activity comes with a secure harness that connects the two ends of the zipline, as you are bodily tethered to the line on which you can zoom through like a bird across the sky.
Location: Vallee des Couleurs, Mauritius
Price: Starts at INR 792 per adult
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Ziplining over the Southern Coast of Mauritius is also a wonderful way to check out the many valleys, flowering hill slopes and valleys in Mauritius while watching the waves of the Indian Ocean in the distance. The activity comes with a secure harness that connects the two ends of the zipline, as you are bodily tethered to the line on which you can zoom through like a bird across the sky.
Location: Vallee des Couleurs, Mauritius
Price: Starts at INR 792 per adult
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Celebrate New Year
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Ringing in the New Year in Mauritius is an exceptional experience that you can enjoy with your loved ones. The islands put up an impressive display of fireworks that lasts for over 20 minutes. You can also sign up for exciting packages that include lavish dinners, parties, cruises and other exciting activities that will make your new year very special.
The food that is part of your evening and night includes all the fresh produce that can be found in Mauritius including seafood, local delicacies, curries and desserts. While several hotels and resorts offer exciting New Year packages for tourists, you can also visit places like Grand Baie that puts up an impressive firework display that you can watch from the beach.
Location: Grand Baie, Mauritius.
Price: Prices start from INR 3,500 per person
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The food that is part of your evening and night includes all the fresh produce that can be found in Mauritius including seafood, local delicacies, curries and desserts. While several hotels and resorts offer exciting New Year packages for tourists, you can also visit places like Grand Baie that puts up an impressive firework display that you can watch from the beach.
Location: Grand Baie, Mauritius.
Price: Prices start from INR 3,500 per person
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Underwater Seawalk
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One of the most rewarding experiences you can have in Mauritius is the underwater sea walk, where you can walk on the seabed and interact closely with the colourful marine life. The activity takes place in shallow water; therefore, the good news is that swimmers and non-swimmers alike can take part in this unique activity.
A breathing tube allows you to breathe in fresh air throughout the duration of the activity, making it a pleasant and memorable experience. During the activity, you can interact with the schools of colourful tropical fish in the Indian Ocean and the many beautifully preserved coral reefs.
Location: B13 Grand Gaube Coastal Road, Grand Baie, Mauritius
Price: INR 2,746 per person approx.
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A breathing tube allows you to breathe in fresh air throughout the duration of the activity, making it a pleasant and memorable experience. During the activity, you can interact with the schools of colourful tropical fish in the Indian Ocean and the many beautifully preserved coral reefs.
Location: B13 Grand Gaube Coastal Road, Grand Baie, Mauritius
Price: INR 2,746 per person approx.
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Scuba Diving
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If you have always wanted to go scuba diving, Mauritius is the perfect place to fulfil your dreams. The tropical islands of Mauritius are known for their exceptionally well-preserved marine life that you can catch underwater by means of scuba diving. The activity is preceded with a short lesson by a trained guide who teaches you the safety symbols and helps you make the most of the experience.
There are several magical scuba diving points in these islands. However, what they all have in common is the pristine water that is home to schools of fish, corals, jellyfish and other interesting underwater elements that you can catch from a close distance when you go scuba diving in Mauritius. December is also the perfect time to indulge in this activity since the relatively cooler temperatures don’t drive away the fish and other creatures.
Location: Coral Garden (Belle Mare), Le Morne, St. Jacques, Lanai, Grand Baie, Trou au Biches, Bain Boeuf, etc.
Price: Starting from INR 9,000
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There are several magical scuba diving points in these islands. However, what they all have in common is the pristine water that is home to schools of fish, corals, jellyfish and other interesting underwater elements that you can catch from a close distance when you go scuba diving in Mauritius. December is also the perfect time to indulge in this activity since the relatively cooler temperatures don’t drive away the fish and other creatures.
Location: Coral Garden (Belle Mare), Le Morne, St. Jacques, Lanai, Grand Baie, Trou au Biches, Bain Boeuf, etc.
Price: Starting from INR 9,000
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Deep-Sea Fishing
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One of the most unique and exclusive things to do in Mauritius includes deep-sea fishing, which consists of taking a small chartered boat to a place in the ocean that is quite far away from the shore to catch beautiful trophy fish.
These fishes reside only in the deep sea, and you can take pride in catching fish that are several feet long. Among these trophy fish, you may have the opportunity to catch prizes like the blue and black striped marlin, mackerel, snappers, tuna, sailfish, striped caranx and many other exotic options.
Location: Black River, South West Mauritius
Price: INR 12,000 – INR 17,000 approx. for 6 people for one hour
These fishes reside only in the deep sea, and you can take pride in catching fish that are several feet long. Among these trophy fish, you may have the opportunity to catch prizes like the blue and black striped marlin, mackerel, snappers, tuna, sailfish, striped caranx and many other exotic options.
Location: Black River, South West Mauritius
Price: INR 12,000 – INR 17,000 approx. for 6 people for one hour
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Celebrate Christmas
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If you are in Mauritius in December, you must indulge in the unique experience of celebrating a tropical Christmas on these islands. Despite the warm weather and breezy beaches, the spirit of Christmas is kept intact in Mauritius through decorated storefronts, an impressive display of lights and decoration on the street, food and music festivals and much more.
Homes and hotels on the island are decorated with the vibrant tropical flowers that grow in Mauritius and fir, cypress and other local trees are used instead of the traditional pine when it comes to the actual Christmas tree. All in all, it is a unique, festive and homely experience that you can become a memorable part of your vacation in Mauritius.
Location: Mauritius
Homes and hotels on the island are decorated with the vibrant tropical flowers that grow in Mauritius and fir, cypress and other local trees are used instead of the traditional pine when it comes to the actual Christmas tree. All in all, it is a unique, festive and homely experience that you can become a memorable part of your vacation in Mauritius.
Location: Mauritius
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Snorkelling
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Mauritius is one of the best places in the world where you can go snorkelling. It is also one of the only places in the world where climate change and global warming has not extensively damaged the underwater ecosystem and completely destroyed the corals.
Therefore, when you sign up for snorkelling, you get the opportunity to check out the beautiful corals, lagoons, fish and other aquatic creatures that are otherwise invisible and out of reach. Snorkelling is ideal for those who feel scuba diving is too intense. The activity takes part in shallow waters and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. After your snorkelling trip, you can also go on a glass-bottom boat ride and watch dolphins leap out of the water.
Location: Trou aux Biches, Flic en Flac, Pointe Aux Piments, Ile Aux Cerfs, etc.
Price: INR 3,000 per person
Therefore, when you sign up for snorkelling, you get the opportunity to check out the beautiful corals, lagoons, fish and other aquatic creatures that are otherwise invisible and out of reach. Snorkelling is ideal for those who feel scuba diving is too intense. The activity takes part in shallow waters and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. After your snorkelling trip, you can also go on a glass-bottom boat ride and watch dolphins leap out of the water.
Location: Trou aux Biches, Flic en Flac, Pointe Aux Piments, Ile Aux Cerfs, etc.
Price: INR 3,000 per person
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Celebrate Theemithi
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Mauritius has a massive population of Hindu and Tamil people who celebrate their cultural festivals in Mauritius with great pomp and ceremony. If you are in Mauritius in December, you can also celebrate the vibrate Theemithi festival, also known as The Walk on Fire.
The festivals consist of Hindus fasting for 10 days, after which, on the day of the festival, they walk bare feet over a pit of burning coal to prove their faith to their Gods. Even though it is not mandatory to participate, it is a beautiful and intriguing cultural performance that people from all over the world travel to Mauritius to watch.
Location: Draupadi Amman Temple, Mauritius
Entry fee: Free entry
The festivals consist of Hindus fasting for 10 days, after which, on the day of the festival, they walk bare feet over a pit of burning coal to prove their faith to their Gods. Even though it is not mandatory to participate, it is a beautiful and intriguing cultural performance that people from all over the world travel to Mauritius to watch.
Location: Draupadi Amman Temple, Mauritius
Entry fee: Free entry
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