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Destinations: Mauritius
Visa Requirements
Upon arrival in Mauritius, Indian nationals are eligible for a visa for a maximum stay of 60 days. All visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay, confirmed hotel reservation and documents required for their next destination.
Overview
Mauritian culture is based on the diversity of the population, thatâs why there is no âofficial religionâ in Mauritius. Hindus, Tamils, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists and others from all over the globe live in harmony and respect the free practice of all religions in Mauritius. The Mauritian heritage has been enriched by successive waves of migration since the late 16th century, allowing visitors to discover a true melting pot of cultures from all corners of the world.
Overview
Mauritian food is a combination of native African, French, Chinese and Indian, with many dishes created that are unique to the island of Mauritius. A typical Mauritian buffet will include Mediterranean-style vegetables, Indian-style biryani, boiled rice as a staple and salad with French dressing. Seafood is an added attraction, and if you are feeling adventurous, do try âdaubeââoctopus stew.
Dholl pori
Dholl puris are thought to be derived from Indian flatbread, paratha. Indian immigrants to Mauritius could not get the ingredients to make the bread on the island, and they made a substitute of a fried thin bread stuffed with ground yellow split peas, and served in a pair with bean curry, atchar and chutney.
Vanilla tea
Bois Cheri tea estate, in the south of the island, grows black tea, which they then mix with Ceylon tea imported from Sri Lanka, and vanilla flavouring imported from South Africa to produce a delicious black vanilla tea. You will find it all over the island but the best place to drink it is at the Bois Cheri cafe after a tour of the tea factory and a tea tasting.
Seafood
Mauritius has incredible seafood â from local fish capitaine to calamari and lobsters. Mauritian cuisine pretty much revolves around seafood â whether itâs curries, stews, Chinese dishes or Indian, itâs seafood-heavy.
Overview
Mauritius is a blend of diverse cultures and religions. These festivals are of religious origins but some of the religious festivals have become national ones. Mauritians are very religious people and the festivals are very often celebrated with much fervour and devotion.
Chinese Spring Festival
The Chinese Spring festival is usually celebrated by the Mauritian Chinese of Mauritius. The exact date of for the celebrations is determined according to the Chinese calendar. As part of the celebrations firecrackers are set off according to tradition to drive away the evil spirits. Families get together and celebrate the New Year with an abundance of food. At the end of the festivals, Chinese dancers will perform the Lion Dance.
Maha Shivaratree
The maha Shivaratree is celebrated every year in honor of the Lord Shiva. The Maha Shivatree is a three-day Hindu festival, during which thousands of Hindus pilgrimage to Grand Bassin to sanctify themselves in the water of the lake.
Thaipoosam Cavadee
This is the Tamil day of the remorseful, which is celebrated with ritual mortifications, washings and fasting. This festival is celebrated by all Hindus at temples throughout Mauritius. The streets are filled with devotees carrying flower covered wooden arches and pots of milk. Some devotees fulfill their vows by skewering their tongues and cheeks in homage as part of their worship to the second son of Lord Shiva.