Mauritius

Lagoons, sugar-cane hills and a Creole-Indian island kitchen, about six hours from Mumbai.

No visa to obtain in advance for touristsTourists up to six months per calendar year, set case by case by the immigration officer; the initial stay is commonly reported as 60 to 90 daysPort Louis

Entry rules for Indian passports

EntryNo visa to obtain in advance for tourists (India's MEA lists Mauritius under visa on arrival); the immigration officer grants entry, plus the online Mauritius All-in-One Travel Form
StayTourists up to six months per calendar year, set case by case by the immigration officer; the initial stay is commonly reported as 60 to 90 days
Government feeNot stated on the official pages we could read; reported as free for Indian tourists
ProcessingDecided at the immigration counter on arrival; the travel form is filed online shortly before flying
Official sitepassport.govmu.org

When to go

The best months are May, June, September, October, November. Flights from India: About 6 h non-stop from Mumbai on some schedules; one stop from most other Indian cities. Currency: Mauritian rupee (MUR), roughly ₹2; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 1:30.

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