Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical GardenMaheswamath Mandir TempleSunset Boulevard Grand BayHistorical Ruins of BalaclavaPieter BothFort Adelaide
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Piton

Piton is a town in Pamplemousses district, Mauritius of about 5,909 people. Within 50 km by road there are 232 places to visit: 69 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 forts & heritage and 30 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, St Francois D'Assise and Maheswamath Mandir Temple.

20.0903° S, 57.6303° EPop. 5,909

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Within 30 km133 places
Within 50 km232
Must-see31
Notable249
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, garden near Piton
Must-see

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden

Garden · 7 km

St Francois D'Assise, church near Piton
Must-see

St Francois D'Assise

Church · 7 km

Maheswamath Mandir Temple, temple near Piton
Must-see

Maheswamath Mandir Temple

Temple · 12 km

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One day from Piton

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:15 pm

60 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Piton
  2. La Cuvette Public Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Maheswamath Mandir Templetemple · 45 min
  4. Historical Ruins of Balaclavaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Pieter Bothviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Piton
Today’s loopPitonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Piton?

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden (garden, about 7 km), St Francois D'Assise (church, about 7 km), Maheswamath Mandir Temple (temple, about 12 km), Sunset Boulevard Grand Bay (attraction, about 12 km), La Cuvette Public Beach (beach, about 13 km), Historical Ruins of Balaclava (heritage site, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Piton?

232 places on Spotwander: 69 hill stations & viewpoints, 43 forts & heritage, 30 beaches & coast, 18 waterfalls, 16 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Piton?

Mount Piton, about 4 km by road; Butte Aux Papayes (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Piton?

Antoinette Phooliyar Lotus Monument, about 5 km by road; Samadhi (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Piton?

Start in Piton, visit La Cuvette Public Beach, then Maheswamath Mandir Temple, then Historical Ruins of Balaclava, then Pieter Both, then Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.