Mauritius

Treasure Island of the Indian Ocean

Lagoon beaches, underwater waterfalls, rum distilleries, and the warmest Indian-African-French culture in the ocean.

Mauritius is one of the Indian Ocean's most complete and accessible holiday destinations — a volcanic island of extraordinary natural beauty surrounded by clear lagoons and fringing coral reefs. The diversity of its culture mirrors its geography: Mauritius was shaped by Indian indentured labourers, French colonists, African slaves, and Chinese traders, creating one of the world's most harmonious multicultural societies. For Indian travellers, Mauritius is a uniquely comfortable destination — Bhojpuri is spoken, temples line the roads, and the food is deeply familiar while exotic. The island's western coast from Flic en Flac to Le Morne offers some of the world's finest resort experiences. The underwater waterfall illusion off Le Morne Brabant is Mauritius's most famous phenomenon. The Black River Gorges national park provides green inland relief from beach paradise.