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ℹ️Practical info — Bananes
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- The village is quite remote, so make sure your rental car has enough fuel before heading here.
- Roads leading to the village can be narrow and winding; drive carefully, especially after rain.
- There are very few tourist facilities, so bring your own snacks and water for exploration.
- The area is known for agriculture; respect private property and plantation boundaries while hiking.
🍽 Food
Unsurprisingly, the village is a great place to buy various types of local bananas directly from farmers.
Ask locals for the nearest snack shop for a hearty farata with vegetable curry.
Depending on the season, you might find guavas and lychees sold by the roadside.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The best place to buy fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables at low prices.
The small local shop will have basic necessities and cold drinks, but not much else.
A walk along the public paths through the lush green plantations is incredibly peaceful.
A short drive away, this reservoir provides impressive turquoise waters and quiet nature spots.
Water temperature…
Bananes is a tranquil, verdid village positioned in the central highlands of Mauritius, offering a refreshing escape from the tropical heat of the coastline. Its name is a historical nod to the vast banana groves that once defined the area, though today the landscape is shared with flourishing tea plantations and vegetable farms. The village is characterized by its rolling green hills and a peaceful, slow-paced lifestyle that feels worlds away from the busy tourist hubs. Located near the impressive Midlands Dam, the area benefits from high rainfall, resulting in exceptionally lush vegetation and a misty, atmospheric environment. Agriculture remains the primary occupation here, and visitors can witness local farmers tending to their terraced plots in the fertile volcanic soil. Bananes is a handy destination for those seeking the 'Green Heart' of Mauritius, where mountain air and forest trails provide a serene backdrop for exploration. The quiet charm of its rural roads and the scenic views of the surrounding plateaus make it an under-the-radar destination for nature lovers and those looking for an authentic Mauritian countryside experience.
- Location: Mauritius
- Top sights: Mount Lagrave · Mount D'Hauvillard
- Nearby: Cluny (4 km)
- Population: ~652 (2018)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Rain mm | 127 | 113 | 124 | 79 | 47 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 48 |
Geography
Facts
- Belongs to the Grand Port District
- Near the Midlands Dam
- Reservoir capacity of 42 million m³
- Mountainous terrain
- Important water resource region
- Central-eastern location
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