Turquoise lagoons, pristine beaches and biodiversity-rich rainforests await you as you travel from India to Mauritius. One of the top favourites for honeymoons and family vacations, Mauritius offers immersive experiences and a multi-ethnic culture to visitors from across the world.

Most of Mauritius’ present population can trace its lineage back to Indians. In the 19^th century, imperial Britain had made Mauritius one of its overseas colonies, and they routinely brought Indians into the island.

While the ethnographic makeup of Mauritians includes Indian, African, Chinese, Dutch, French, British and other European influences, Indian tourists easily feel at home in this multicultural atmosphere. Even after the independence of Mauritius in 1968, many Indians have continued to travel there for work and even continued their stay on the island.

Politically, Mauritius and India have friendly relations, India being its largest trading partner. The association also extends to defence agreements. Owing to the large Indian-origin population of the country, Mauritius is sometimes referred to as ‘mini India’.

Indians love Mauritius as a tourist destination because of shared cultural values, the prominence of Hinduism and Islam, similarity in cuisine and also the way of dressing. While a very small portion of Mauritians speak Indian languages, the wide acceptance of English makes it very easy for Indians to converse with the locals who otherwise generally speak French and Mauritian Creole.

The palm-fringed sandy beaches, crystal clear lagoons, volcanic mountains, lush subtropical forests and a coral-rich marine ecosystem also make Mauritius attractive to Indians and the world alike. Nature trails, waterfall hikes and Mauritius diving tours that bring the undersea world alive are other aspects that contribute to this affinity.