SEYCHELLES

About

The Seychelles, an erstwhile British colony, is an island nation consisting of an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of East Africa. It is home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and forest reserves which contain some rare wildlife specimens such as the giant Aldabra tortoises. Mahé, a stopover port connecting the other islands, is also home to the capital city of Victoria. It also has the mountain rainforests of Morne Seychellois, National Parks and stunning beaches, including Beau Vallon and Anse Takamaka.

People

The warm and hospitable natives of East and North-East India is known for its love for food, nature, and guests. The region is characterized by its diverse yet interconnected languages, customs, beliefs, andtraditions intertwined into a solid cultural mix.

Tradition

East India is celebrated all over the world forits rich traditional legacy, myriad tribes, and religious fervor. When in East India,get ready to hop on the experiences of your lifetime – witnessing the indigenousarts and crafts of the tribals, bamboo and cane marvels, miniature art,grounded lifestyle, architectural marvels, religious fairs, and festivals, andmore!

Top Things to do in Seychelles

Seychelles with its white sandy beaches with clear blue water is literally a paradise on Earth with most of its destinations still hidden and virgin. It is the least populated location among independent African nations and its cleanliness can be attributed to its low population count. It has steadily found a wide recognition for a preferred honeymoon destination and has many top of the line hospitality establishments as well to offer tourists a luxurious stay in the lap of nature.

Feast on some mouth-watering delicacies

In a bid to engage and cater to its steady influx of tourist crowds, Seychelles has developed an interesting range of tasty and delectable sea food preparations, making best use of its coastline. Some of the dishes to sample when in Seychelles are Octopus and smoked fish salads, locally popular as salad zourit and pwason fimen. One could also try the Octopus curry in coconut milk which goes by the local name kari koko zourit. The Grilled fish or pwason griye and the red snapper or bourzwa are roasted or fire cooked fish delicacies.

Traditional Fish curry or bonito, Shark chutney (satini reken) and Banana in coconut milk (ladob banann) are some of the must try dishes.

Visit these Places of Religious & Cultural Value

Although Catholicism is the most predominant religion in Seychelles, Hinduism and Islam contribute to the religious environment which is not surprising given its British precedents and colonial past. The Victoria Mosque, St.Paul’s Anglican church, Notre Dame de L’Assomption Church, Eglise de Saint Roch, St. Matthew Apostle Church are some of the more popular and interesting places of religious importance.

Visit these Places for Adventure and Fun

Spend Some Time sunbathing in many of Seychelles beautiful beaches and soak in the warmth. Indulge in some adventure with watersports and deep sea diving for spotting ocean life with Scuba Diving & Snorkeling. There’s more for Adventure lovers, you can try rock climbing or find the roads less taken while trekking on The Copolia Trail. Get on the Vallee De Mai Tour which is a Bird Watcher’s Paradise.

Visit these Places for A Romantic Getaway

Curieuse stands out for its bare red earth intermingled with the unique coco de mer palms presenting one of the finest natural backdrops on a white sandy beach. Spend some time on this island with your loved one and be witness to its rare vegetation and wildlife. The Petit Amour is an iconic European Villa with colonial heritage which restyled for hosting vacationers and honeymoon couples. Spend some time at any of the above attractions for a quiet romantic night with your partner.