14 days in Mauritius Itinerary

Wide-open beaches with dazzling blue water and a relaxed coastal atmosphere lure visitors to take a trip to Grand Baie.

Shop till you drop at Historic Marine and Marche de Goodlands. Escape the urban bustle at Scuba & Snorkeling and Mont Choisy Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Ile Plate Beach (in Cap Malheureux), Bras d'Eau Public Beach (in Poste Lafayette) and Pointe de Flacq (Sagar Shiv Mandir & Constance Links Golf). There's much more to do: examine the collection at L'Aventure du Sucre, stroll through Plage de Trou aux Biches, enjoy the sand and surf at Anse La Raie Beach, and look for gifts at Studio 44 Mauritius.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Grand Baie trip planner.

New Delhi, India to Grand Baie is an approximately 9-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from New Delhi to Grand Baie is minus 1 hour. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from New Delhi in March since evenings lows in Grand Baie dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can drive to Chamarel.

The village of Chamarel represents a small settlement surrounded by big attractions.

Escape the urban bustle at Le Morne Brabant and Black River Gorges National Park. Get some cultural insight at The Martello Tower Museum and Crystal Rock. Take a break from Chamarel with a short trip to Gris Gris Beach in Souillac, about 46 minutes away. There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at Seven Colored Earths, browse for treasures at Le Dernier Comptoir, see the interesting displays at Curious Corner of Chamarel, and tee off at Heritage Golf Club.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Chamarel day trip website .

Drive from Grand Baie to Chamarel in 1.5 hours. In March, daytime highs in Chamarel are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.