Indian Footprints

( 5 Star )

Visit: Grand Bassin - Kailasson - Aapravasi Ghat

From 1849 to 1923, half a million Indian indentured labourers passed through the Immigration Depot, to be transported to plantations throughout the British Empire. This large-scale migration of the laborers left an indelible mark on our society, with Indians constituting a substantial proportion of our national populations. During this journey, we invite you indulge into the historical sites and discover different ways that Indian immigration has influenced our culture, political faces, religion, cuisine, arts and music. After the first stop at the “Ganga Talao” (Grand Bassin), the biggest Hindu temple of the island, built around a sacred lake, head to the temple called Kailasson in Port Louis, which is a must to understand the religious impact on our culture. This will be followed by a visit of the Aapravasi Ghat, which is now part of the UNESCO World Heritage Center. Lunch will be served in an Indian restaurant where you will experience typical Indian food. A guided tour in the Capital City will bring you to Indian merchants who still sell spices at the back of the market, as it was the case 2 centuries ago. Activity time - 09:00-17:00 (Monday to Saturday)

08h30/09h00 – Leave hotel 09h45 to 10h30 – Grand Bassin 11h30 to 11h40 – Stop at Kailasson 11h50 to 12h30 – Visit Aapravasi Ghat 12h45 to 14h00 – Lunch at Namasté Restaurant 14h15 to 15h30 – Walking visit of Port Louis 16h30/17h00 – Back to hotel

Inclusion

Transportation
Lunch

Exclusion

tips

Note

Menu Restaurant Namasté
Appetizer: Vegetarian Pakora (Appetizer), Mini Skewer of Chicken Tikka Malai style, Mini Skewer of Fried Paneer
Main Course: Chicken Curry (Chicken with tomato veloute, butter and sour cream),
Bhindi Masala (Okra in spicy sauce made of tomatoes, curd, cashew nuts, onions and
typical Indian curry ingredients) (Okra), Vegetarian Korma Mix (Selection of vegetables
prepared with spices in a creamy sauce), Makhani Dal (Dry grain dish according to
Moghul tradition), Naan/ Butter Naan (Indian bread baked in clay oven), Pulao Rice
(Rice sautéed with vegetables, peas and spices)
Dessert: Feerni (Cream of rice pudding)

Escorted Experience

  • Fixed Dates
  • Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
  • First Class Hotels

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