When visiting Mauritius you are sure to benefit from an amazing selection of almost activities, attractions and places of interested all waiting to discovered. From more traditional museums, parks and reserves, to extreme activities, sea cruises, island trips and many more, you will find it all!
So make sure to discover the real Mauritius to the fullest via the various fun and exciting activities it offers! When visiting Mauritius it is advisable to take your best beach and casual wear. In the winter months June -September , carry some light woolen clothing for the cool evenings. Please show due respect when visiting religious places.
Wear appropriate clothing and remove leather shoes and belts when entering a religious premises. Private Sector : Monday to Friday: 8. The Mauritian unit of currency is the rupee Rs , which is divided into cents c. There are coins of 5, 10, 20, 25, 50 cents, and of 1, 5 and 10 Rupees Rs. The bank note denominations are in 25, 50, , , , and rupees. Shopping hours in the main cities ranges from 9.
Credit cards are accepted by most businesses. Driving in Mauritius The island has a network of well maintained roads, with a main dual-carriage way going across the island from the airport in the south through the capital city of Port Louis in the west and further towards the popular north coast.
Multi-coloured buses and taxis are a safe and popular way to get around the island, while cars can also be hired. It operates a network of routes to the local islands and international destinations in Africa, Australia, Europe and Asia, with daily or weekly flights to most major cities in these destinations.
Prepaid reservations can be changed or cancelled free of charge: - Up to 3 days prior to arrival until If ever the reservation includes non-refundable components, it will be stipulated in the sales conditions for the rate or package. In the event that the stay is interrupted, the agreed price will be paid in full. No reimbursement will be given for a prepaid reservation. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the customer must vacate the room before 12 p.
Plantation owners continued to import Indian labourers to replace their freed slaves. Some parts of India were troubled so badly by unemployment, floods, epidemics, famines, and the oppression of certain castes that many people were keen to emigrate. The area under sugar cane in Mauritius rose from 42, acres in to , in The imports of Indians grew steadily, sometimes reaching over 40, people per year. By , there were , Indians on the island compared to , whites and coloureds.
The influx of Indian indentured labour ceased in , with one last shipment of 1, in during the sugar boom of the early 's. The trade in Indian workers was, in many respects, not so different from the slave trade: workers were often recruited with brutal force; on their way to Mauritius, many died of diseases; on the island they were subjected to travel restrictions; and once they made it to the estates, workers were treated badly, including harsh corporal punishment and even imprisonment on estates.
But more than the slaves had done before, the Indians resisted the cruel system of which they were part. They frequently revolted, deserted, and went back to India. During the first five decades of British colonial administration, the number of ships calling at Port Louis increased sharply due to a sugar boom and the construction of several ship repair facilities.
In addition, the two railway lines were completed in and During the 's, the sugar industry in the Mascarenes began to decline. The number of sugar factories fell from in to 66 in Plantations were frequently divided into small plots and sold; by the early twentieth century Indians had acquired almost one third of the land under cultivation.
The 's proved to be disastrous: three epidemics, two fires, and one devastating cyclone laid waste to the island and its inhabitants. Moreover, the population had increased to , in A small sugar boom in the 's brought a short-lived period of prosperity to the island, of which the planters benefited the most.
In the working class tried to improve their situation by forming a political party. One year into its existence it was active in provoking strikes on the sugar estates. The population increased sharply following the successful eradication of malaria in the 's with the help of the Colonial Office.
It further aided in carrying out public works such as irrigation systems, roads, and a renewal of harbour installations. In the Colonial Office declared that the island was ready for independence, and on 12 May , after nearly four centuries of European rule, Mauritius finally became a sovereign nation.
Prime minister: Pravind Kumar Jugnauth. Until he stepped down, Sir Anerood had been the longest-serving prime minister since Mauritius gained independence from Britain in Mr Jugnauth is leader of the Militant Socialist Movement party. MBC is funded by advertising and a TV licence fee.
Some key dates in the history of Mauritius:.
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