Femina India – August 09, 2019

pristine,it offersa hostofadventureactivitiesas

well. For a panoramic view, go to Trou aux Cerfs,

the only alive, and thankfully dormant, volcano

site in Mauritius at a height of 600 m. Do as the

locals do, and jog around the stretch, soaking

in the breathtaking vistas surrounding you. If

you’re looking for a little more of an adrenaline

rush, visit the La Vallee Des Couleurs (Valley of

Colours) Nature Park, which is a perfect blend

of natural beauty and adventure. After you’ve

soaked in the natural wonder of the 23-coloured

earth (multi-hued soil formed from volcanic

ash) and the numerous waterfalls in the park,

head to the third-longest zipline in the world,

which not only offers an aerial view of the park,

but also an experience that comes closest to

flying like a bird. The park also has a suspended

bridge, which works as a thrilling skywalk. You

could also hike across the park and swim at one

of the private waterfalls. If you don’t feel up to

exploring it on foot, opt for a self-driven quad

bike or jeep tour. Set aside at least half a day to

see everything that the park has to offer.

Since a majority of the Mauritian population

is Hindu, the country has a few religious spots

that have turned into tourist attractions as well.

You could visit the sacred crater lake of Ganga

Talao with its temples and gigantic statues of

Lord Shiva and Ma Durga, during your South

Island tour.

Water baby

If you’d rather be in the glistening blue waters

of Mauritius than admire it from the shores,

you have plenty of water sports and activities

to choose from. Head to Ile aux Cerfs, a leisure

island near the east coast of Mauritius, which

is accessible via a jetty ride. Once there, try

parasailing, water skiing, wakeboarding, and

speed boat rides. Or try your hand at golf while

you enjoy an uninterrupted view of the Indian

Ocean. Snorkelling is another popular activity

in Mauritius. Experience being surrounded by

beautiful corals and colourful fish swimming

around them! Most beach resorts stock

snorkelling gear, but if you want to go deeper,

sign up for a seabed walking tour. Head to Belle

Mare, where a short boat ride takes you to the

spot where you can experience this. Non-

swimmers, fret not, this activity is for you too.

A giant helmet is placed on your head before

you go underwater, which is connected to

TTHE SOUTH ISLAND OFFERS A HOST OF

ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES. FOR A PANORAMIC

VIEW, GO TO TROU AUX CERFS, THE ONLY ALIVE

AND DORMANT VOLCANO SITE IN MAURITIUS.

(Left) Scuba diving in the beautiful

Mauritian waters; parasailing is

one of the popular activities here