Forest Side
in Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-20.330 and 57.537 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -20° 19' 46" and E 57° 32' 14"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - MUR
Spoken languages:
English, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:36 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Indian/Mauritius
UTC/GMT offset: 4 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:16 am and 6:12 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
28.883 and -118.293 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Campamento Sur
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Mauritius in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Mauritius.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Mauritius. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Forest Side

Forest Side in Plaines Wilhems District is a city located in Mauritius a little south of Port Louis, the country's capital town.

Current time in Forest Side is now 08:36 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Indian / Mauritius with an UTC offset of 4 hours. We know of 3 airports closer to Forest Side. The closest airport in Mauritius is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Mauritius is Aapravasi Ghat in a distance of 34 mi (or 54 km), North. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Rose Belle, Quartier Militaire, Tamarin, Port Louis and Souillac. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 75 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

21°C (70 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

23°C (73 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

23°C (74 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The St. Regis Mauritius Resort

Address
1,6 mi
COASTAL ROAD LA GAULETTE
00000 Mauritius
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


LUX* Grand Gaube

Address
5,2 mi
Pointe Rejane
Mauritius
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Canonnier Beachcomber

Address
5,2 mi
Royal Road
MU Mauritius
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


LE TROPICAL ATTITUDE

Address
5,2 mi
LA PELOUSE
00000 Trou D' Eau Douce
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Palms Hotel

Address
5,8 mi
66, St Jean Road
Quatre Bornes
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Gold Nest Hotel

Address
5,2 mi
St. Jean Road
Mauritius
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Four Seasons Resort Mauritius

Address
1,6 mi
BEAU CHAMP AT ANAHITA- RESORT ROAD FOLLOW SIGN TO FSR
Mauritius
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


LE PRESKIL BEACH RESORT

Address
5,2 mi
POINTE JEROME
00000 Mauritius
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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College Royal de Curepipe

Published: March 19, 2015
Length: 20:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ile-Maurice.TV

Le collège royal de Curepipe qui a fêté son centenaire :http://www.ile-maurice.tv/Le-College-Royal-de-Curepipe_a54.html . Découvrez l'Ile Maurice en photo, vidéo et description : htpp://www...


L'Hotel de Ville de Curepipe

Published: March 19, 2015
Length: 32:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ile-Maurice.TV

Un batiment centenaire de l'époque coloniale : http://www.ile-maurice.tv/L-Hotel-de-Ville-de-Curepipe_a53.html . A découvrir sur le guide de l'ile Maurice en photo et vidéo http://www.ile-maur...


La Bibliotheque Carnegie de Curepipe (Library)

Published: March 19, 2015
Length: 22:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ile-Maurice.TV

Découvrez la bibliotheque de Curepipe : http://www.ile-maurice.tv/La-bibliotheque-Carnegie-de-Curepipe_a55.html qui comprend des manuscrits du 18ème siècle. Le guide qui vous fait découvrir...


Pt3 (2) Driving in Mauritius from Phoenix to Curepipe

Published: August 18, 2012
Length: 25:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Frenchie Grignon

My name is Frenchie. You can reach my blog on http://trulymauritius.blogspot.com/ This is the start of a series of Videos that I will be providing on my YouTube channel. If you want further...


Pt3 (1) Driving in Mauritius from Phoenix to Curepipe

Published: August 18, 2012
Length: 39:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Frenchie Grignon

My name is Frenchie. You can reach my blog on http://trulymauritius.blogspot.com/ This is the start of a series of Videos that I will be providing on my YouTube channel. If you want further...


Enn conseil pour bann musulmaan - Jum'ah par Qaariy Mansoor - 09.01.15

Published: January 10, 2015
Length: 47:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Qariy Mansoor channel

Explication par Qaariy Mansoor au Masjid Anwar-e-Madeenah a curepipe. Allaah donne tawfeeq pou faire 'amal.Aammeen.


Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Mauritius

Published: March 23, 2010
Length: 09:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: RoomsForAfrica

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel in Mauritius invites you to relax and embrace living the true Mauritian way. Magnificent settings combine with attentive service and true elegance to create the ideal...


Bertrand de Robillard, 5 Questions pour Île en île

Published: June 08, 2013
Length: 19:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ile en île

Poète, musicien, nouvelliste et romancier, Bertrand de Robillard répond aux 5 Questions pour Île en île. Entretien réalisé chez l'auteur à Curepipe le 22 juin 2009 par Thomas C. Spear....


Mauritius - Le Port Ship Shop in Floreal

Published: July 06, 2014
Length: 32:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hlavicka1971

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Iphone 3G Unlock - Mauritius

Published: January 04, 2009
Length: 32:59 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Emambokus Zakiyy

iPhone 3G has been launched in Mauritius. Both Operator ORANGE and EMTEL is compatible. We can unlock your iPhone on the same day. Your iPhone will be the latest firmware and baseband i.e ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Royal College Curepipe

The Royal College, Curepipe (commonly known as RCC) is the best state boys-only secondary school located in the centre of Curepipe, Mauritius. It has played a significant role in education in the country.

Located at -20.3178, 57.5236 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Boys' schools in Mauritius, Schools in Mauritius, Educational institutions established in the 1790s

Stade George V

New George V Stadium is a football stadium in Curepipe, Mauritius. The stadium holds 6,200 people.

Located at -20.3213, 57.5297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Curepipe, Football venues in Mauritius

Curepipe Botanic Gardens

Curepipe Botanic Gardens in Curepipe, is the second largest botanical garden in Mauritius created in 1870, in which the initial goal was to receive several varieties of plants that could not get acclimatized in the less temperate regions of the island. Although smaller than the one of Pamplemousses it houses the rarest palm tree of the world, the unique specimen of Hyophorbe amaricaulis.

Located at -20.3291, 57.5244 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Curepipe, Botanical gardens in Mauritius, 1870 establishments

Mare aux Vacoas

Mare aux Vacoas is the largest reservoir in Mauritius. It is located in Plaines Wilhems, in the southwest of the island, to the south of the town of Curepipe. It has a capacity of 25.89 Mm and provide water to the upper Plaines Wilhems and to Moka.

Located at -20.3667, 57.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Mauritius

Midlands, Mauritius

Midlands is a small village (population approx 4,500 in 2006) in Mauritius situated approximately half way between Nouvelle France and Curepipe on the M2 motorway. Midlands is on the highlands of the island at approximately 386 metres. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:20|20|S|57|33|E|region:MU_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki|| |primary |name= }} Website:

Located at -20.3333, 57.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Mauritius

Municipal Council of Curepipe

The Municipal Council of Curepipe (French: Conseil Municipal de Curepipe) also known as Municipality is the local authority responsible for the administration of the town of Curepipe, Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius. The actual Mayor is Sunil Kumar Beedassy and the Deputy Mayor Michel Joseph François Latour-Adrien.

Located at -20.3188, 57.5263 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Curepipe, Local government in Mauritius

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Forest Side.