Grand Bassin
1973 Votes Currently Open- Address: Chamarel, Mauritius, 001 Map
- Timings: 24-hrs Details
- Time Required: 04:00 Hrs
- Tags: Religious Site, Temple, Family And Kids, Lake, Nature
This is a crater lake located in the mountain area at a distance of approximately 20 kilometres from Chamarel. At a height 1800 feet above the sea level, this is a scared place for Hindus in Mauritius. The temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman and Goddess Laxmi grant the grand Basin the serenity and tranquillity.
Hundreds of devotees walk to the temple bare feet and the Hindu festival of Mahashivratri is a highlight of the temple. It is celebrated in the temple from 1897.
The new feature of the Ganga Talo is the 33 metre tall statue of Hindu god Shiva which is the replica of the Shiva Statue of Sursagar Lake in Vadodara. It was inaugurated in 2007 and is the highest known statue in Mauritius.
Grand Bassin Travel Tips
- Maintain peace
- Modest dressing is recommended
How to Reach Grand Bassin
- Taxi, rented car, tourist bus
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- Grand Bassin Address: Chamarel, Mauritius, 001
- Grand Bassin Timing: 24-hrs
- Best time to visit Grand Bassin(preferred time): 08:00 am - 11:00 am
- Time required to visit Grand Bassin: 04:00 Hrs
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9.5/10
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95% of people who visit Chamarel include Grand Bassin in their plan
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1973 Times
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1 PM - 2 PM
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44.44% of people start their Grand Bassin visit around 1 PM - 2 PM
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4 Hrs
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People usually take around 4 Hrs to see Grand Bassin
95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Grand Bassin
People normally club together Trou Aux Cerfs Volcano and Black River Gorge National Park while planning their visit to Grand Bassin.