Mauritius Shivaratri Pilgrimage
Timed for Maha Shivaratri at Grand Bassin's sacred lake, with island sightseeing.
Trip at a glance
- Duration4 days / 3 nights
- Starts inMauritius
- RouteMauritius
- Places1 destination
- CountryMauritius
- Ideal forPilgrimage tours, Festival and seasonal trips
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-1U6IS9
Best time to visit: May to December




Trip overview
Timed for Maha Shivaratri at Grand Bassin's sacred lake, with island sightseeing.
The route spends 3 nights in Mauritius, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits pilgrimage tours and festival and seasonal trips, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Mauritius
- Arrive via Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao): Sacred crater lake and Shiva statue
Day 2Mauritius: Île aux Cerfs and Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth
- Île aux Cerfs: Island with lagoon beaches and water sports
- Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth: Dunes of coloured sand
Day 3Mauritius: Black River Gorges National Park and Le Morne Brabant
- Black River Gorges National Park: Forest viewpoints and waterfalls
- Le Morne Brabant: UNESCO mountain and underwater waterfall illusion
Day 4Depart from Mauritius
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Darshan and aarti timings planned around temple hours
- Online darshan or registration booked through official channels where available
- Comfortable pace and short walks planned for elders
- Dress codes and rules for each shrine shared before you go
- Dates confirmed against the official festival calendar each year
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Mauritius: Base yourself on one coast and do day trips; moving hotels takes half a day.
Questions about this trip
Can I change this itinerary?
When is the best time for this trip?
How do I start the trip from Chennai?
How much does this package cost?
What documents do I need?
Similar itineraries
5D / 4NMauritiusMauritius Short Break
Four nights with a north island tour, Grand Bassin and a catamaran day.
View itinerary →
6D / 5NMauritiusMauritius Honeymoon
Lagoon beaches, a catamaran to Île aux Cerfs, Chamarel's coloured earth and Le Morne at sunset.
View itinerary →
7D / 6NMauritiusMauritius Family Holiday
Six nights at a family resort with dolphin watching, an undersea walk and Casela nature park.
View itinerary →
8D / 7NDubai · MauritiusMauritius & Dubai
A Dubai stopover with a desert safari, then five nights in Mauritius.
View itinerary →
9D / 8NMauritiusMauritius Extended Island Stay
Eight unhurried nights split between two resorts on different coasts of Mauritius, so you see the calm west-coast sunsets and the lagoons of the east.
View itinerary →
9D / 8NMauritius · SeychellesMauritius & Seychelles
Two Indian Ocean islands in one honeymoon: Mauritius's lagoons and green interior, then the granite boulders and quiet beaches of the Seychelles.
View itinerary →Read more about each stop
Ready for Mauritius Shivaratri Pilgrimage?
Share your dates and we send a quote with hotels and a price on WhatsApp.
Request a free quote →Chat on WhatsApp
