Ganga Talao Grand Basin
Ganga Talao is considered a sacred lake among Hindus, located in a volcanic crater situated in a secluded mountain area, high above the Indian Ocean in the district of Savanne on the tiny island of Mauritius.Places of Interest
Highlights: Mangal Mahadev and Mount Cocotte.
Mount Cocotte
Peak
Montagne Cocotte is a 771-metre-tall mountain peak in Mauritius. Mount Cocotte is situated 3½ km southwest of Ganga Talao Grand Basin.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Grand Bois and Chemin Grenier.
Grand Bois
Village
Grand Bois is a village located in the Savanne District of Mauritius. Grand Bois is situated 6 km east of Ganga Talao Grand Basin.
Chemin Grenier
Town
Chemin-Grenier is a village in Mauritius located in Savanne District. Chemin Grenier is situated 9 km south of Ganga Talao Grand Basin.
Ganga Talao Grand Basin
- Type: Lake
- Category: body of water
- Location: Mauritius, East African Islands, Africa
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Latitude
-20.41806° or 20° 25′ 5″ south
Longitude
57.49194° or 57° 29′ 31″ east
Elevation
665 metres (2,182 feet)
Open location code
5HFVHFJR+QQ
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Le Marres and Le Pétrin.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Ganga Talao and Piton Grand Bassin.
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