Mauritius' Indian Heritage: Mystique, Tradition and Culture
Explore the island's colourful and multifaceted Indian heritage. The music, the food, the traditions... It's a whirlwind of activity!
The Experience
Many, many Mauritians are of Indian descent. The first migrants brought with them their culture, cuisine, religion and traditions. And while it has taken on a form of its own, it's all so colourful and rich. From experiencing a Geet Gawai with locals to learning to bake the sickly-sweet indian cakes and creating gorgeous 'rangoli' designs, you'll leave with a full heart.
What's included
Visit a traditional temple on a peninsula in Poste de Flacq
Experience the traditional Geet Gawai Bhojpuri music and dance at Mare La Chaux
Bakery workshop with our baker to learn to made typical Hindu sweets
Art therapy: learn to design a gorgeous, colorful 'rangoli
Enjoy a delicious and typical Mauritian Indian dinner
Things to keep in mind
- Minimum 1 adult staying for 1 night minimum.
- Available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- Access to temple subject to the tide / Entrance fees to visit the temple.
- What to bring: sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, walking shoes, face masks required for guests in public areas, hand sanitizer.
- Dress code: Well covered attire. No shorts-short skirts-sleeveless clothes.
- All bookings must be guaranteed at the time of booking with a full deposit. Activities based on weekly schedule and subject to availability. We encourage you to book in advance with a minimum of 48 hrs Notice.
- Cancellations up to 48h prior to day of activity are fully refunded. Cancellations less than 48h prior will not be refunded.
- Not exchangeable / not transferable.
- We reserve the right to cancel an inclusion due to the weather. You will be refunded for the individual inclusion.
- If you must reschedule, we would require the full names of guests or a cancellation fee will be applied. No-shows and guests who stop the activity for any reason will be asked to pay 100% of the cancellation fee.
- All information mentioned on this document is subject to change without prior notice.
- All rates are public rates per package, inclusive of VAT and Government Tax.