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Transportation in Mauritius
Mauritius is one of the world’s most popular tourist places. It is a Tropical Island Nation off the seaside of the African continent, about 500 miles east of Madagascar. Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius; it is also the main port and largest city of the nation. Mauritius is also a part of Mascarene Island. Mauritius Island consists of 9 districts, namely Black River, Flacq, Grand Port, Pamplemousses, Moka, Plaines Wilhems, Riviere du Rempart, Port Louis, and Savanne.
There is no other option for transport up to Mauritius besides flying. Only few of the flights are allowed to fly to Mauritius that’s why the tickets are quite expensive. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is one of the international airports in Mauritius. This airport is in Plaine Magnien which is located close to Plaisance (48 km southeast of the capital). The only problem of Mauritius is the expenditure of getting there.
Local Buses, taxi, and even scooters could be hired to explore the Island. The cheapest and easiest way to get around the Island is to catch a local bus. Bus is the main means of traveling within the island. The network of the busses are extensive and it can get you everywhere in the Island. Overcrowded and delayed buses are quite normal and frequent in this island. The buses stop at every corner so it takes times to travel. There is one conductor and one driver in a bus. If you want to get down from the bus, there is a buzzer that you can use.
To rent a taxi is also not a bad idea. A taxi will cost nearly Rs1100 for a day and it can take you everywhere you want to go. Almost all of the ranking hotels rent cars via specialized car hiring agencies. You can explore the Island much better by taking a car rather than traveling in a bus. The car hire center will perform some formalities before you actually hire the car. They will look for your driver’s license and you may have to submit some documents as a security for renting the car. Drivers must be at least 23 years old and the driver must hold an International Driver’s license which is valid for at least one year.
The most exciting and interesting way to explore the Island is to hire a scooter. Exploring the Island by scooter will give you a lot of fun. Scooters can’t take you at long distances as buses and taxis but are exciting and fun at the same time. Scooters are rented in many shops and hotels and it is not also expensive.
There are some requirements for visiting Mauritius. An internationally recognized travel document or a valid passport and a valid return ticket are required in Mauritius. People who have diplomatic passport do not need a visa for entry. Visas are normally issued for at least one month but you can extend the validity of the visa on request. Passport and Immigration Office can help you in doing so.
