Mauritius Guide- North Tour
First-hand information about Mauritius is provided by the Klokan Rental Guide. There is no better place than the Klokan Rental Guide to begin your exploration on your own.
In the link below the itinerary for the whole route has been mapped:
1. caudal waterfront (Port Louis)
Le Caudan Waterfront is a commercial centre in front of the harbour of Port Louis , the capital city of Mauritius. It includes shops, banking facilities, casinos, cinemas, restaurants, amarina and a five star hotel (Le Labourdonnais). The most fantasy are those hanging umbrella which creates lots of attention to the passing public and visitors.
2. Local Market (Port Louis)
The central market occupies a two-century old site on Queen street, midway between the bus stations linking port Louis to the rest of the island. Open every day of the year, except under most unfavourable weather conditions, Port Louis central market is a landmark for both locals and tourist owing to its vibrant and colourful ambiance: vegetable and fruit arrangements, traditional foodstuffs, spice and so much more....
3. Citadelle Fort
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Formally named fort Adelaide, commonly known as the Citadel, this historical and imposing stone architecture overlooking the city and port from a hill, was constructed between 1834 and 1840 as a military measure to protect Port Louis against uprisings occurring on the island in the wake of the abolishment of the slavery. The view one gets from this point of the vantage makes it well worth a visit.
4. Aapravasi Ghat
Aapravasi ghat was serves between 1834 to 1910, as the immigration gateway of indentured workers coming to the island from India, East Africa, Madagascar, china and south-East Asia to work in the sugar cane fields. This was part and parcel of the socio- economic operation then termed “the great experiment”. The old depot, built in 1849, remains to date the sole remnant of this particular diaspora of modern times.....it is because of this that is recognized as a major historical landmark and a UNESCO world heritage site.
5. Pamplemousses (Botanical Garden)
The garden has a collection of rare and magnificent plant and species brought in from across the globe. There are over 80 species of palm in the garden which has been also won the first prize in the world of collection. There are around 250,000 visitors annually and the most attraction about the garden to the visitors is the giant water lily Pond. Within the pond, several aquatic animals like turtles, fish, deer can be seen.
The chateau de mon plaisir is a two-storey building constructed in 1823. The building is now protected by the law and proclaimed an ‘Ancient monument’ in the second half of the 20th century.in September 2005, a pictorial museum tracing the life of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, Father of the nation, has been set up in the Chateau.
6.L’Aventure du sucre (optional)
Sugar industry is an interpretation centre which can be discovered at all the ages. It offers different levels of reading in order to satisfy the interest of researches, historians and people who are eager for general knowledge.
Discover the following themes in various stands amongst the equipment used for sugar production:
-the mysterious entrance relating to the birth of the island -for sweet taste: sugar throughout the ages.
-in the shadow of the chimney: the history of Mauritius.
-The technology stand: manufacturing process around sugar.
-the cane stand: the discovery of an intricate plant.
-the sugar routes: the journeys of sugar and the history of commercial exchanges throughout the world.
-stand: the history and process of rum in Mauritius and tasting all the variety.
7. chateau de L’abourdonnais(optional)
Dating from 1859, this family home embodies the concept of “a castle at the heart of the nature”. It is today an invitation to discover 19th century art of living in Mauritius, reconciling history , culture, flowers and fruit trees, gastronomy and Mauritian know-how against the agricultural roots of he domain within which it is planted. Above 50 hectares of land are still under cultivation, producing a variety of tropical fruits such as citrus, papaya, mango, guava, passion fruit. There is also a distillery- rhumrie des Mascareignes, which elaborates fine agricultural rum and where one can learn about the distillation process and manufacturing techniques.
8.Cap Malheureux
Cap Malheureux is a village in the North side of Mauritius island located in Rivière du Rempart District. The name "Cap Malheureux" came from French meaning "Cape of Bad Luck". It was given by the French colony who occupied the island during 1710 to 1810. The island was often the bone of contention of many great explorers during this time. Nowadays it is one of the best place for Mauritians and foreign people who used this small chapel for wedding and for photo shooting.His splendid turquoise colour lagoon view and an original red roof paint brings this special place a living and peaceful area also an amazing view of the ‘Coin de Mire’ island will welcome you.
9.Grand baie village
Grand Bay owes its popularity to the enchanting quality of its emerald waters and to its liveliness by day and by night. Grand Bay and its surroundings also offer a large choice of fashion and craft shops, hotels and restaurants. You can find in Grand Bay traditional local shops, some operating for almost 50 years, alongside modern shopping c
enters and worldwide brand shops. Considering the variety of shops and shopping complexes, Grand Bay is definitely a top shopping destination for clothes, jewelry, textiles and for souvenirs.