Grand Bassin- Travel Tips
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Natural Scenery
Mauritius
5 Reviews
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Suggested Duration: 4 hours
Ganga Talao, also known as Grand Bassin, is a serene crater lake situated 550 meters above sea level in the southwest of Mauritius, within the Savanne district. Revered as a sacred pilgrimage site, it features a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and several small shrines. The lake is surrounded by lush scenery, and the area is an important part of the Maha Shivaratri festival, attracting thousands of Hindu pilgrims each year. The most notable landmark is the towering 33-meter statue of Lord Shiva, erected in 2007, which stands as the tallest statue in Mauritius. The lake itself is home to various fish and eels, often fed by offerings from worshippers. Visitors can also enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while reflecting on the lake's cultural significance in Mauritius' history.

Reviews of Ganga Talao

  • reviews-avatar Ian Thompson
    5
    Reviewed: 2024-09-09

    Impressive site, especially if you want to experience the culture of the island. The entrance is watched by two massive statues of Lord Shiva and Lord Durga. Further into the site, you'll find additional statues and a temple next to a pretty lake. One piece of advice, please don't do the typical tourist things...show respect as this is a religious site.

  • reviews-avatar Sivakumar Panchu
    5
    Reviewed: 2024-09-01

    Beautiful Shiva and Goddess Durga statue on the sides of Road.The place is very clean and divine. Temple is surrounded with river and forest, one of the must visit places in mauritius.

  • reviews-avatar Debashis Dutta
    5
    Reviewed: 2024-08-27

    An important, beautiful, sacred , scenic place for hindu devotees. A home away from home for Indians. Gives a nice homely feeling for the Indian who visited here. The place is visited by all the religion people . Place of 13th Jyotirlinga the only one outside India.

  • reviews-avatar Y B
    4
    Reviewed: 2024-07-12

    Nice spot to see the lake with the monkeys near the lake and the temples of the Hindu holy site in Mauritius.

  • reviews-avatar Alexandra Dumitru
    5
    Reviewed: 2024-05-09

    I was born Christian but I always enjoyed learning about other religions. This is the most important place for hindu people. The general atmosphere was really nice. There are some statues with their gods, a lot of fishes in the Great Basin and a couple of praying rooms across the water. There are also a lot of cute monkeys

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