Key facts
Before you go.
- Starting point
- Savanne district, in a secluded mountain areaGanga Talao (Wikipedia)
- GPS coordinates
- -20.41806, 57.49194Ganga Talao (Wikipedia)
Good to know
Three things to remember.
The first group of pilgrims came from the village of Triolet in 1898.
Ganga Talao (Wikipedia)For the faithful, the lake is linked to the Ganges, some 4,000 miles away.
Ganga Talao (Wikipedia)Tours combine the holy lake, Chamarel and Le Morne.
Mauritius (Wikivoyage)
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Sources · 2 pages consulted, with the exact sentence used
- Ganga Talao (Wikipedia)
Ganga Talao (commonly known as Grand Bassin […]) is considered a sacred lake among Hindus, located in a volcanic crater situated in a secluded mountain area […] in the district of Savanne on the island of Mauritius. The lake serves as the location of an annual pilgrimage during Maha Shivaratri, the island's most important Hindu festival. […] connected it to the river Ganges 4,000 miles away. […] The first group of pilgrims to Ganga Talao were from the village of Triolet […] in 1898. (coordinates -20.41806, 57.49194)
- Mauritius (Wikivoyage)
Various tours are available […] The holy lake, Chamarel 7 coloured earth, Le Morne, dolphin tours in Tamarin and Ile aux cerfs are among the most appreciated by visitors.
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