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Rouge Terre

Pamplemousses, Mauritius · Africa

About Rouge Terre

Rouge Terre sits on the route: 49km from Seven Coloured Earths, Chamarel.

Rouge Terre is a town located in Pamplemousses, Mauritius. With a population of 10,760, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Rouge Terre sits in Mauritius. It's in the Indian/Mauritius time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rouge Terre to your route.

About Rouge Terre

Maheswarnath Mandir (locally known as "Grand Shivala Triolet") is a Hindu temple located in the town of Triolet, Mauritius. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva (one of his epithets is Maheshwarnath, meaning the great Lord). The temple was founded in 1888 by Pandit Shri Sajeebunlall Ramsoondur, who came

Read more from Calcutta. The temple is famous for its association with the first pilgrimage to Ganga Talao, the sacred lake found in the center of Mauritius. The temple is the biggest and one of the oldest Hindu temples on the island along with the Kovil at Bon Espoir Piton (1830), Sinatambou Kovil at Terre Rouge (1850), Murugan Kovil at Clemencia (1856), the Shivala at Gokoolah (1867), Rameshwarnath Shivala at Terre Rouge (1867) and Jharnath Shivala at l'Aventure (1881). There also old Mandaps and Kalimayes dedicated to Durga and Kali, like the one at Antoinette Phooliyar (around 1840s) and a Durga Mandap at Cinema Casse in Triolet itself (1882).

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Where is Rouge Terre located?

Rouge Terre is located in Pamplemousses, Mauritius, Africa. The coordinates are -20.0433 latitude, 57.5683 longitude.

What is the population of Rouge Terre?

Rouge Terre has a population of approximately 10,760 people, making it a town in Mauritius.

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Quick Information

Population
10,760
Continent
Africa
Country
Mauritius
Region
Pamplemousses
Timezone
Indian/Mauritius
Coordinates
-20.0433, 57.5683

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AfricaMauritiusPamplemoussesTown

Worth the detour from Rouge Terre

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Seven Coloured Earths, Chamarel

A small area of bare dunes where weathered basalt has separated into bands of red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow that never mix. Entry also covers the nearby 100 m Chamarel waterfall.

49 km · about 55 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Rouge Terre.

Fond du Sac

🇲🇺 Mauritius

2 km awayPop. 5,796

Belle Vue Pilot

🇲🇺 Mauritius

2 km awayPop. 4,518

Trou aux Biches

🇲🇺 Mauritius

2 km awayPop. 14,706

Plaine des Papayes

🇲🇺 Mauritius

2 km awayPop. 7,925

Triolet

🇲🇺 Mauritius

2 km awayPop. 24,361

Lallmatie

🇲🇺 Mauritius

3 km awayPop. 11,910

Grand Baie

🇲🇺 Mauritius

3 km awayPop. 12,173

Morcellement Saint André

🇲🇺 Mauritius

3 km awayPop. 6,150

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