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Black River

Black River Gorge National Park is a must for nature fans and is the ultimate trekking and hiking destination in Mauritius.

Savanne

In this rural environment, you get to meet the locals who are mostly engaged in traditional sources of livelihood such as farming and agriculture.

Grand Port

This historic village is home to the ruins of the oldest stone structures ever built on the island.

Port Louis

Indulge in mouth watering local cuisine, visit the Natural History Museum or relax at the Caudan Waterfront in this buzzing city.

Riviere du Rempart

Scenic coastal routes to Grand Bay and Cap Malheureux. Riviere du Rempart has so much to offer.

Plaines Wilhems

With its good mix of urban living and great natural attractions, this vibrant district is bursting with things to see and do.

Moka

Moka boasts the University of Mauritius and internationally recognized Mahatma Gandhi Institute.

Flacq

Why not grab a bargain at the Island's largest open air market in the village of Flacq.

Pamplemousses

The district hosts the famous SSR Botanical Garden first constructed by Pierre Poivre in 1770.

Rodrigues

Rodrigues is an island of volcanic origin surrounded by over a dozen islets, located some 550km north east of Mauritius.

Black River	Plaines Wilhems
Savanne	Moka
Grand Port	Flacq
Port Louis	Pamplemousses
Riviere du Rempart	Rodrigues

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HOLI Celebrations Mauritius

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01-02-2011

HOLI Celebrations Mauritius

Black River

Hindu communities across Mauritius celebrate good harvests and the Earth's fertility during Holi, the Festival of Colour. The streets are filled with loud processions, singing and dancing, and locals run amok, smearing brightly coloured powders gulal on each other's faces.

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