The Pamplemousses botanical garden in Mauritius is a must-see attraction. The best way to enjoy your visit is with a guide tour. He or she will show you fascinating tree species and share interesting stories. Allow at least two hours to explore the exotic flora and fauna. You will be hypnotized.
You will be astounded by the incredible selection of 85 different varieties of palm trees. From bottle palms to royal palms to the talipot palm, which flowers once every 40 years and then dies!
One of the garden’s most iconic attractions is the giant water lilies of the Victoria Amazonica pond. These magnificent lilies, with leaves spanning up to two meters in diameter, epitomize the botanical wonders found within the garden. Visitors can also marvel at the towering palms, fragrant spice trees, and rare indigenous plants that call this verdant oasis home.
The lake, with huge Victoria Amazon water lilies native to South America, is a garden show. The small leaves can turn into wrinkled balls that expand within a few hours into a typical tea bowl about 2 m wide. The flowers in the middle of the large leaves bloom white one day and turn red the next day. Lilies are at their biggest and best during the warm season, especially in January.
Talipot Palm at Pamplemousse botanical garden
Palm trees are the most unique feature of any garden display and they come in many shapes and patterns. The most famous of these are the palm tree, the tall palm, and the Tully pot palm, which blooms every 40 years and then dies. Other changes.
Another feature is the abundance of birds near the park’s north, including deep red Madagascar cormorants, as well as captive deer and a dozen giant Aldabra tortoises.
Before you begin your exploration, here is some background information. The botanical garden was originally a basic vegetable garden. At the time, our island was a French colony. Governor Mahe de Labourdonnais established the garden in the 1720s. Pamplemousse was a popular community that housed numerous slaves. They worked in sugar mills and maintained gardens. They also constructed “Mont Plaisir,” the governor’s residence, and irrigation canals. You may still see the Canal de la Villebag, which is lined with cut stones.
The garden was abandoned between 1810 and 1849 until English gardener James Duncan returned it as a botanical garden of palm trees and other tropical species
France wanted to end the Dutch spice monopoly during Louis XV’s reign. Botanist Pierre Poivre was expected to collect plants and seeds from around the world.
As a result,
An aromatic spice garden with camphor, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and other ingredients. Nicolas de Céret, a Frenchman, replaced Monsieur Poivre. For forty years, he designed and built alleyways, ponds, and seats. He introduced fish. When the island became a British colony, it was James Duncan’s turn. Gardeners have planted several plants in Mauritius’ Royal Botanical Gardens. Orchids and bougainvillaea…
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The Mauritius Pamplemousse Botanical Gardens were renamed Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) in 1988. The adored father of our country was cremated in the garden. His ashes were strewn in the holy Ganges River.
The lotus flower or “Samadhi,” which means “grave” in Hindi, atop the monument? In Hinduism, the lotus represents a spiritual and intelligent individual.
The lotus blossom is also symbolic of beauty and eternity. Favourite Hindu gods and goddesses are shown with lotus flowers.
Are you prepared for a walk?
Food and beverages are not sold in the garden. Fill your bottle with water and pack insect repellent. Our friendly insects are also welcome at Mauritius’ botanical gardens.
Let’s begin with the main entrance, which boasts a magnificent wrought iron gate. It won first place at the 1862 International Exhibition in London’s Crystal Palace.
