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Sights
Grand Baie's prime attraction is the range of water-based activities on offer. Otherwise,
the only specific sights are a couple of vividly colourful Tamil temples.
Surya Oudaya Sangam
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( 8am-5pm Mon-Sat) Surya Oudaya Sangam, located at the west end of town, is dedicated
to Shiva. Visitors are welcome but shoes should be removed before entering.
HINDU TEMPLE
Shiv Kalyan Vath Mandir
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(Royal Rd; 8am-5pm Mon-Sat) Shiv Kalyan Vath Mandir is a vividly coloured Tamil temple
that's older than Grand Baie's other temple, Surya Oudaya Sangam. Remove your shoes
before entering.
HINDU TEMPLE
Beaches
The beach at Grand Baie is nothing special and the bay here is congested with boats. In-
stead, you're better off heading for La Cuvette public beach beside the Verandah Hotel ( Click
here ) towards Pereybère; it can get crowded on weekends. If you continue north, you'll
find a series of sandy beaches accessible by small passages between the seemingly con-
tinuous string of private villas.
Activities
Skydive Austral
( 499 5551; www.skydiveaustral.com ; sky dive Rs 11,500) 'Wanna get high?' asks Skydive Austral
with a winked eye. This new adventure outfit offers travellers a whole new way to check
out the island - from 3000m in the air as you zoom towards the earth after jumping from a
plane. It's based at a clearing towards Roches Noires in the east, but touts and transfers
make Grand Baie a good departure point.
ADVENTURE SPORTS
Sportfisher
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FISHING
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