Mauritius
Mauritius
Best time to visit: May to December, the cooler dry season. January–March carries cyclone risk.
About Mauritius
Highlights
What Mauritius costs
Per person, twin-sharing, for 6 days. Flights are live fares; ground costs are typical ranges, not quotes.
| Component | Budget | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
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Return flights
DEL–MRU
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₹37,292 | ₹50,344 |
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Hotels
5 nights, twin-sharing
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₹20,000 | ₹60,000 |
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Food
6 days
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₹9,000 | ₹21,000 |
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Local transport
Airport transfers, intercity travel
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₹5,000 | ₹11,000 |
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Sightseeing & activities
Entry fees, tours, day trips
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₹6,000 | ₹15,000 |
| Total per person | ₹77,292 | ₹157,344 |
Budget assumes guesthouses, local food and public transport. Mid-range assumes 3–4 star hotels, a mix of restaurants and private transfers. Shopping and travel insurance are not included. Airfare checked 23 Aug 2026 and changes daily.
When to fly to Mauritius
Cheapest return fare found for each month. Picking your month carefully saves up to ₹22,049 per person.
Cheapest is not always best. May to December, the cooler dry season. January–March carries cyclone risk.
Fares are the cheapest return tickets found from DEL and refresh through the day. Months with no data are not shown.
How many days do you have?
Pick a trip length — the itinerary and the cost both change to match.
Mauritius short stay — 4 days
Arrive in Mauritius
Transfer north. Sunset on the Grand Baie waterfront.
Catamaran day
Cruise to Gabriel Island with snorkelling and a barbecue lunch on board.
South-west loop
Seven Coloured Earths, Chamarel waterfall and the Le Morne viewpoint.
Departure
Port Louis market, then the airport.
Where you'll stay
3 nights across 2 places.
- Grand Baie · 2 nights Compare hotels →
- Chamarel · 1 night Compare hotels →
The full trip — 6 days
Arrive in Mauritius
Transfer north to Grand Baie. Sunset on the waterfront.
North coast sailing
Catamaran cruise to Gabriel Island with snorkelling stops and a barbecue lunch on board.
The south-west
Seven Coloured Earths, Chamarel waterfall and a rum distillery, finishing at the Le Morne viewpoint.
Île aux Cerfs
Speedboat to the east-coast island for water sports and the GRSE waterfall.
Gorges and the capital
Black River Gorges national park, the sacred lake at Grand Bassin, and Port Louis market.
Departure
A last beach morning before the airport.
Where you'll stay
5 nights across 4 places.
- Grand Baie · 2 nights Compare hotels →
- Chamarel · 1 night Compare hotels →
- Île aux Cerfs · 1 night Compare hotels →
- Black River · 1 night Compare hotels →
Things to do in Mauritius
Our picks, with what each one costs and how long it takes.
₹2,000 · full day
Île aux Cerfs
An east-coast island of white sand and shallow turquoise lagoon, reached by speedboat. Busy by midday — take the first boat and walk to the far beaches.
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₹600 · 2 hours
Seven Coloured Earths
Dunes of volcanic clay in seven distinct colours that never erode together, plus giant tortoises and the Chamarel waterfall next door. Best in morning light.
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A full day sailing the north to Gabriel Island with snorkelling stops and a barbecue on board. The most-booked excursion on the island, and deservedly so.
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Free · 1.5 hours
Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao)
A crater lake sacred to Mauritius' Hindu community, with a 33-metre Shiva statue at the entrance. Deeply familiar territory for Indian visitors.
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Free · half day
Black River Gorges walk
The island's only national park — 6,500 hectares of native forest, waterfalls and endemic birds. Marked trails from 20 minutes to a full day.
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- North (Grand Baie) — nightlife, restaurants, boat trips.
- West (Flic en Flac) — sunsets, diving, dolphins.
- South-west (Chamarel, Le Morne) — waterfalls, kitesurfing, dramatic scenery.
- East (Belle Mare) — the quietest and best beaches.
🎯 Things to Do
- Catamaran cruise to Île aux Cerfs or Gabriel Island
- Seven Coloured Earths and Chamarel waterfall
- Underwater sea walk or submarine ride
- Black River Gorges hike
- Grand Bassin sacred lake and its Shiva statue
🚌 Transportation
Public buses are very cheap (₹20–₹40) and reach most of the island, but they are slow and stop early in the evening. Renting a car is the standard choice at ₹2,000–₹3,000 a day — driving is on the left, as in India, which makes it easy for Indian visitors. Taxis are expensive and should be negotiated per day rather than per trip. The island is small: nowhere is more than 90 minutes away.
🍽️ Best Restaurants
Mauritian food blends Indian, Creole, Chinese and French traditions — dholl puri (₹40 for two) is the beloved street snack, and rougaille, vindaye and octopus curry are staples. Indian travellers will find the flavours familiar; a large Hindu population means vegetarian food and temple prasad are everywhere. Restaurant mains cost ₹600–₹1,200; street food is a fraction of that.
🏨 Best Hotels
Grand Baie for restaurants and boat trips, Flic en Flac for sunsets and diving, Belle Mare for the finest beaches, Le Morne for kitesurfing and luxury. All-inclusive resorts dominate but self-catering apartments cost far less and let you eat local.
🛡️ Safety & Travel Tips
Safe and easy, with a warm welcome for Indian visitors and Hindi or Bhojpuri widely understood. Petty theft from beaches and rental cars is the main issue — leave nothing visible. Swim between flags; some lagoons look calm but have channel currents. Cyclone season runs January to March, occasionally closing the airport. Tap water is drinkable in most areas but bottled is safer for short trips.
Trip snapshot
- Flights from
- ₹37,292
- Suggested length
- 6 days
- Visa for Indian passports
- Free visa on arrival for Indian passport holders (up to 90 days). Return tickets and accommodation proof are required.
- Best time to go
- May to December, the cooler dry season. January–March carries cyclone risk.
Cheapest return airfare found from Delhi, refreshed from live fare data. Trip cost depends on hotels and activities you book.