This little village in the north of the island is known for its delight coastal, fun and frolic, and  plenty of adventures both on sea and land throughout  the year.

Let's visit a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva this week, at the time when Mauritius is celebrating the Maha Shivaratree festival with great piety. There are around 300 temples located all over the island and all of them share the same
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By Jwala Kallee

Grand Bassin is a natural lake formed by the action of volcanoes. It lies within the crater of a volcano, at the height of 2250 feet above sea level and  covers an area of about 25 acres. It is an important  pilgrimage site since  almost 150 years.

The south is as tantalizing as the west. A little drive northward from Chemin Grenier will lay bare the treasure  much looked for in terms of fun and adventures. Its sheer wonderful landscape keeps beckoning tourists and other visitors.

The South of the island, mostly a mountainous region, is not easily accessible though every effort is being made  to open the way to places of ecotourism  value. Many new sites and places have been brought to light and many more that are likely to offer exotic fun and delights are being exploited.

Mauritius is not only well known for its  fascinating beaches, sand, sea and sun and its sumptuous sunset and sunrise but also for its other fabulous spots with breathtaking beauty and charm .They continue to haunt the visitors even in their dreams.

Vulcan, as Mark Twain has put it,  has used all his skills and art to the service of this  paradisiacal island.There is hardly any place devoid of beauty and interest.The more the drive continues south westward, the landscape unfolds sights and sceneries one more charming and fascinating than another. 

The south has undoubtedly many cynosures that account for its touristic pull and appeal. Chamarel is the icing on the cake. To some it's sheer marvel , to others it's the eighth wonder.They don't stop praising it. They wouldn't mind coming again and again just for the sake of it.

Black River District offers a whole tapestry of beautiful ,fascinating and breath taking scenery.The more it is contemplated, the more engrossing it becomes.

Plaine Magnien is the first village of the island that welcomes all foreign visitors, celebrities – prime ministers or presidents – travelling by air. This is because one of the most beautiful airports of the Indian Ocean is located in that village, SSR International Airport.

The Black River district, once neglected and deserted, is forging its way to the limelight by sheer bounties of nature that abound in that area. Nature has bestowed upon it all the ingredients and paraphernalia  to develop into a modern, favourite resort and a most sought after destination.

 The west and southwest coast of Mauritius is lined with villages of different sizes but with the same vocation—tourist resort , fishing village, a haven of peace with life moving at its own pace far from the hustle and bustle of the towns.

 Palma, till recently unknown, has sprung to fame and importance in the past 40 years. And there's no doubt that it will continue to enjoy a certain prestige for years to come. It's the  place where the current President of the Republic was born.

Bambous lies on the route from Port Louis to Black River along the west coast. The village is about about half an hour’s drive from the capital city.

The southwest and the west of Mauritius are no less fascinating than the other parts.It's called the sunset coast as it offers ample opportunity to enjoy the glorious and splendid sunset at any of the beaches.