Mauritius Travel Guide

Mauritius offers what the Maldives cannot: a real island with mountains, waterfalls, markets, tea estates and towns, alongside beaches that stand comparison with anywhere. For travellers who would get restless on a single resort island, it is the better choice.

Why travellers choose Mauritius

There is genuinely something to do beyond the beach — catamaran cruises, a volcanic crater, the seven-coloured earths at Chamarel, botanical gardens and a capital city with a working market.

The Indian connection runs deep. A large part of the population traces ancestry to India, Bhojpuri is widely spoken, and Indian food and Hindu temples are part of everyday life rather than a tourist provision.

It works for more kinds of traveller than most island destinations — honeymooners, families with children, and multi-generation groups all fit comfortably here.

What not to miss in Mauritius

• Île aux Cerfs — A catamaran day trip with a barbecue lunch, parasailing and the island's best-known beach.
• Chamarel — The seven-coloured earths, the Chamarel waterfall and a rum distillery in one compact stop.
• Grand Bassin — A sacred crater lake with a towering Shiva statue — the most significant Hindu site in the country.
• Port Louis — The Central Market, the Caudan Waterfront and Aapravasi Ghat, a UNESCO site marking Indian indentured arrival.
• Black River Gorges — Rainforest, viewpoints and the Alexandra Falls, best combined with the Chamarel route.
• Blue Bay Marine Park — Glass-bottom boat trips and the clearest snorkelling water on the island.

When to travel

May to December is the cooler dry season and the best all-round window, with September to November particularly pleasant. January to March is hot, humid and the cyclone season, though the risk of a trip being affected is low and rates are at their lowest. The water is warm enough to swim year-round.

Entry and paperwork

Indian passport holders receive a free visa on arrival, typically valid for up to 60 days. Bring a confirmed return ticket, hotel booking and proof of sufficient funds. Passports should have at least six months' validity remaining.

Planning a Mauritius trip with Elitech Travels

Every Mauritius itinerary on this page is a starting point rather than a fixed product. Extend a city, change the hotel category, add a private guide or merge two routes and we will re-cost the trip and send a revised plan. Because we publish no departure dates, your holiday is operated in the window that suits your leave — tell us roughly when you want to travel and we confirm availability and pricing for exactly those days.