Triolet, Mauritius Overview

Triolet is a village located in the Northern part of the island country Mauritius. Situated in the Pamplemousses district, Triolet has quite a few exciting and significant historical places to visit. The best part of visiting this place is to experience a helicopter sightseeing opportunity. Besides these, Triolet also has spas and wellness centres, which reflects the perfect amalgamation of traditional and holistic methods of healing therapies.

Located amidst green sugarcane fields, Triolet offers scenic coastal villages like Trou Aux Biches, Mont-Choisy, and Grand Baie which are worth the visit. You will also find casinos where one can spend quality time, and if you are interested, you can also visit some of the very famous Hindu temples. Few other options could be Solitude Lake, Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, Citadel, Citron Waterfall, and Blue Penny Museum which can be visited in Triolet. The best time to visit Triolet is between May to December when the weather is perfect for outdoor activities with cold winds and sunny sky.

Places to Visit in Triolet

1. Maheswarnath Mandir
Locally known as ‘Grand Shivala Triolet’, Maheswarnath Mandir is one of the oldest and most significant temples of the island. Founded in 1888, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is associated with the first pilgrimage to the sacred Ganga Talao lake. The temple reflects the architecture of Bengal with a five-towered temple and a Thakur-Dalan common in old houses of Bengal.

2. Sri Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden

It is a highly popular attraction in Pamplemousses and the oldest botanical garden. The primary appeal of the garden are the water lilies, ebonies, sugarcane, and 85 varieties of palms.

3. Mauritius Aquarium
This aquarium is known for a large number of fish species like Batfish, Clownfish, Crown Squirrelfish, Lobsters, Crabs, etc. The aquarium is well laid in five buildings and is surrounded by a lush tropical garden which allows visitors to experience relaxation and some amount of discovery.

4. Citron Waterfall
This waterfall is located in Pamplemousses and is best visited in the hot season. It is a calm place to visit with your family or friends.

5. Evaco Beach Club “La Plage”
The Evaco Beach Club is an excellent beach to spend a day with good food and a great venue. People have loved the great service provided by the restaurant and the Caribbean luxury feeling of the club.

6. Trou Aux Biches Public Beach
This beach is great for water sports where you will also find several boats. It is one of the most beautiful white-sand beaches found in the north.

Tips

Dress modestly while visiting temples.
Remove your footwear before entering any temple.

How To Reach Triolet

Reaching Triolet from Sri Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport will take around an hour.
One can cover this journey by:
Bus:
A bus from the airport will drop you at Port Louis, and from here you will need to take a cab to Triolet which will cost you around INR 120 to INR 190.
Car/Cab:
A car drive from the airport to Triolet usually takes about 50 minutes to cover a distance of 63 kilometres. The fuel cost can be between INR 480 to 700.