Major city · Mauritius
Triolet
Skip Triolet as a base: see the Maheswarnath Mandir on a half-day trip from Grand Bay or Port Louis, then move on.
Triolet is the longest village on Mauritius and home to the island's biggest Hindu temple, Maheswarnath Mandir. The temple and the Balaclava Ruins are the only sights. Most travellers visit on a short detour from Grand Bay or Port Louis, not as a stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MUR
- Best months
- May–Dec
- avoid Jan–Mar (cyclone season, heavy rain)
- Airport
- MRU
- Nights
- 0
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Triolet999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Triolet, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mauritian rupee (MUR).Mauritius-wide
- SIM or eSIMmy.t (Mauritius Telecom), Emtel and CHILI sell tourist SIMs at the airport with passport registration.Mauritius-wide
- Tap waterTreated tap water; most visitors drink bottled or filtered.Mauritius-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.Mauritius-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mauritius-wide
- SafetyTriolet is a quiet village with low crime.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets everywhere; public beach toilets are basic.Mauritius-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 114 ambulance (samu) · 115 fire
- Sundays & holidaysShops close early on Sundays; Port Louis is quiet after dark.Mauritius-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMRU Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive via M2 and M3; taxi about MUR 2,000–2,500 (check).).
- Getting aroundTaxis and hired cars are the practical options.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Triolet–Grand BaycheckMUR 400–600
- Metro or bus rideBus ride Port Louis–TrioletcheckMUR 30–50
- Budget bedSelf-catering apartment (2–4 guests), a night, per roomMUR 2,500
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomMUR 2,500
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomMUR 4,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MUR 1,500 · Mid MUR 3,500 · High MUR 7,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MRU Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (About 1 h 15 min drive via M2 and M3; taxi about MUR 2,000–2,500 (check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: May–Dec. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jun (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Oct (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Triolet: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis and hired cars are the practical options. Bus route 2 from Port Louis stops in Triolet (about 45 min, MUR 30–50). Walking covers the temple and the main road.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Grand Bay
goDoor to door: 20–30 min
Taxi or bus 2, about 15 min
Beach, restaurants and boat trips to Coin de Mire.
Door to door: 45 min–1 h
Bus 2, about 45 min; taxi about 30 min
Markets, Caudan Waterfront and the Blue Penny Museum.
Pamplemousses Botanical Garden
goDoor to door: 20 min
Taxi, about 15 min
Famous for giant water lilies and spice trees.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Triolet village
A handful of guesthouses and self-catering apartments; limited restaurants and evening options.
Grand Bay
15 min drive north; far more accommodation, dining and nightlife.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MUR 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- MUR 3,000–5,000 excl. bed
- High
- MUR 6,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × MUR 2,500 | MUR 2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MUR 3,500 | MUR 7,000 |
| Taxi from MRU to Triolet1 × MUR 2,500 · check | MUR 2,500 |
| Bus Port Louis–Triolet, one way2 × MUR 50 · check | MUR 100 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × MUR 1,500 | MUR 3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MUR 1,510 |
| Trip total≈ MUR 8,310 per person per day, bed included | MUR 16,610 |
2026 estimate in MUR; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus ride Port Louis–Trioletcheck | MUR 30–50 |
| Taxi Triolet–Grand Baycheck | MUR 400–600 |
| Local meal (dholl puri, curry) | MUR 100–200 |
| Soft drink at a shop | MUR 25–40 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Balaclava Ruins sit inside the Maritim Hotel grounds: public access may be blocked.
- Maheswarnath Mandir closes during puja times; check locally before visiting.
- No ATMs in the village centre; bring cash from Port Louis or Grand Bay.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 114
- Fire
- 115
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My bed tonight
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A sa adres, silvoupleTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police999
- Ambulance (SAMU)114
- Fire115
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Port Louis–Triolet: about MUR 30–50, about 45 min (check)
- Taxi Triolet–Grand Bay: MUR 400–600, about 15 min
- Taxi MRU–Triolet: about MUR 2,000–2,500, about 1 h 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien? — How much? (kom-byen)
- Kotla temple? — Where is the temple? (kot-la tem-pl)
- Mo ti anvi manze — I would like to eat (mo tee an-vee man-zay)
Creole is the everyday language; French works in most situations.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Triolet. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Dec · avoid Jan–Mar (cyclone season, heavy rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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