Here are the top 7 places to visit in Central Plateau
Standing at around 400 metres above sea level, the Central Plateau is what can be labelled as the 'Highlands' of Mauritius. It has perpetual rains and foggy weather throughout the year. With pristine waterfalls and crystal clear lakes- the Central Plateau is not exactly a tourist spot but it certainly has a few hidden gems.
The central plateau used to be a deserted place till the beginning of the 19th century, after which people slowly started migrating to higher ground to steer clear of natural disasters like cyclones and floods, which were kind of standard in the lowlands and the coastal areas. Gradually, tiny settlements began to grow into villages, which then shaped themselves into the commercialised towns that you will get to see if you visit the place today.
Colonial Architecture in Central Plateau
Eureka House - MokaOne of the most-visited places in the Central Plateau is Moka, a town located directly behind the mountain range separating the highlands from Port Louis and the rest of the island.
Moka was once home to French Nobel Prize Winner author Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio and his family, and their beautiful Creole mansion was auctioned off after their deaths. Today, the estate is known as Eureka House and is an impressive testament to ancient colonial architecture.
Places of Interest
Trou Aux Cerfs in CurepipeOne of the most populated cities in Mauritius, Curepipe is a bustling commercial centre. During the colonial rule, the British built a large number of picturesque churches in and around the place, and the best way to explore them all is by taking a walk through the town. The most famous attraction of Curepipe is the Trou Aux Cerfs, which lets you look down into the crater of a now-dormant volcano.
Shopping at Quatre Bornes
Also known as La Ville des Fleurs, Quatre Bornes translates to 'city of flowers'. The city is one of Mauritius' best shopping hubs, with its central marketplace being a bustling hotspot of crowded shops, hordes of people, and a riot of colours. The food market in the town is also exceptionally well-known for its high-quality production of fresh fruits and vegetables, including home-grown specialities as well.
Other tourist destinations in the Central Plateau that you can give a try include Pailles, which boasts of being home to the most extensive exhibition and concert hall in Mauritius; Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, another of Mauritius' big cities with historical attractions such as the Rose-Hill Municipal Museum and the Plaza; Phoenix, a city in the highlands famous for its beer; and Eau Bleue, where you can go on a boat ride along the gentle aquamarine waters of the Rivière Eau Bleue.
1. Curepipe Botanical Garden
1 out of 7 places to visit in Central Plateau
Situated in Routes des Jardins in Curepipe, the Curepipe Botanical Garden is reputed to be the second largest in all of Mauritius. It is also known as the SSR Botanical Garden of Curepipe, named after the former prime minister and great political persona of Mauritius Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam in the 1980s. Another botanical garden of Mauritius is also named after the very statesmen - the Sir Seewosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden in Pamplemousses.
2. Eureka House
2 out of 7 places to visit in Central Plateau
Eureka House is a Creole plantation house of 1830 above the Moka river, kept as it was left, with 109 doors and windows and the original furniture, ceramics and maps still in the rooms. It is the clearest surviving picture of how the colonial planter class lived on the island. The grounds run down to waterfalls on the river, and the kitchen serves Creole lunch, so allow half a day rather than an hour.
3. Trou Aux Cerfs
3 out of 7 places to visit in Central Plateau
Trou Aux Cerfs is a dormant volcano, one of the four in Mauritius. Also called Murr's Volcano, it is located in the Curepipe area and is one of Mauritius's most famous natural tourist attractions. The volcanic crater is 650 metres above sea level and has a depth of 100 metres.
4. Domaine de Aubineaux
4 out of 7 places to visit in Central Plateau
There is a lot more to Mauritius than just sandy beaches and glittering blue water, which any tourist who has ever been to this tropical haven will be able to attest to. Not all the major tourist destinations in Mauritius are located near big towns, and they?re most certainly not all related to beaches. Over the years, many little-known places scattered throughout the island have come to the forefront as some of the major tourist attractions that draw crowds all year round.
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5. Mauritius Glass Gallery
5 out of 7 places to visit in Central Plateau
Located in Phoenix, the Mauritius Glass Gallery is widely famous for producing remarkable souvenirs made by recycling glass. Varieties of pieces are made in the workshop by using traditional methods, and they are put up for display in the small museum. This is home to some of the finest exemplifications of glass art where skilled artisans display their expertise through these handmade artefacts. Starting from watching the traditional process of glass blowing to having a glass-model of your hand or foot imprint is something you can cherish in the Mauritius Glass Gallery.
6. Carnegie Library
6 out of 7 places to visit in Central Plateau
Located at the Centre of Curepipe, the Carnegie Library facilitates access to a vast range of books and periodicals. They aim to offer easy and equal access to all its existing facilities and services for education, research, culture, information or just for leisure purposes. With a neoclassical building, the library has been working in collaboration with the National Library of Mauritius, Central Culturel Africain, Institut de Maurice, National Archives of Mauritius and several other Municipality Boards to promote reading among the public.
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7. Domaine Les Pailles
7 out of 7 places to visit in Central Plateau
Situated in the little town of Pailles, the Domaine Les Pailles is one of the oldest domains in Mauritius that has existed for 17 years. Spreading over 1500 hectares on the western side of the island, this attraction is both an amusement park as well as a heritage centre which was a sugar estate previously.
