Curepipe
From Mauripedia
“Mauritius was made first, and then heaven was copied from it” - Mark Twain
Introduction
Strategically located in the heart of the heavenly island of Mauritius, the city of Curepipe enshrines its uniqueness and demarcates itself from the other cities in various striking ways. At the very outset, it is worth mentioning that Curepipe is located on the Central Plateau and is an integrated part of the Plaines Wilhems district. Notorious for its chilling temperature and equally for the unexpected and frequently occurring rain, the rainy period can be regarded as a blessing in disguise. Rain rhymes with the majestic city of Curepipe. Nonetheless, people are ignorant about the colossal benefits this little amount of rain bequeaths us with. It is generally acknowledged among people coming to Curepipe that the rain is a curse since it spoils the fun as well as the day. We all would agree on the fact that the rain we receive is incomparable to monsoon! Parallel to that, we cannot deny the reality that it is this rain itself, so much despised by Curepipians, that fills the Midlands dam and waters our crops. As such, it cannot be asserted that the prevailing weather in Curepipe is a spoilsport.
Spectacular views
The supremely amazing view that can be seen from specific places in Curepipe renders us mesmerized. Ranging from a view of the famous tourist attraction Trou aux Cerfs, to the scrutinisation of the far-away horizon blended with a view of the prestigious University of Mauritius, the City of Lights leaves no room for complaints and critics regarding the landscape view of Mauritius. The awestruck sights perceived from particular locations in Curepipe cannot come to a halt without endowing credit to the fantastic view of the newly sprung Cybercity (which is still enthralling us with fashionably designated skyscrapers!), compounded with the green pasture and sugarcane fields left on our island.
View from a residential place in Curepipe
Appealing features
Travelling across the wonderful town of Curepipe, several places cannot be left unvisited. For instance, the Botanical Gardens is a sight-seeing place where amateurs of nature get the opportunity to relax and to admire the astounding beauty of nature, unified with the soothing sound of water in the nearby river. Another area of interest is the City Hall (commonly known as Hotel de Ville). In the vicinity, we can spot the Carnegie Library and Lake Point. Additionally, people fascinated by gambling can satisfy their want owing to the stylish casino found at Lake Point.
City Hall of Curepipe and Carnegie Library
Lakepoint and the Ste Therese Church
Furthermore, chief agencies, insurance companies, the radio and television stations are located in Curepipe; this helps to consolidate its uniqueness. Glamorous shops and shopping centres, together with the vegetable market, should be given a particular attention at the benefit of the visitor or local citizen. These have eased people’s life as far as shopping is concerned, since Curepipe offers us an array of indispensable stuffs and fancies. Restaurants, hotels and profit-making businesses like Courts and Cash & Carry work with marvel in Curepipe.
Market in Curepipe
Reference: http://www.indiatravelite.com/discoverworld/curepipe_outdoormarket.jpe
This picture shows the top of the Market place building in Curepipe.
Curepipe is not only a commercial attraction, but it is alongside a peaceful residential area, appreciated for the prevailing calmness in inhabited places. Added to that, the academic institutions and business enterprises that thrive in Curepipe cannot be overlooked. Among these are Royal College Curepipe, Hindu Girls’ College, St Joseph's College, Mauritius Telecom (affiliated with Orange – Orange shop of Mauritius Telecom), and Emtel showroom (note that Emtel and Orange are the leading mobile operators in Mauritius).
The picture below depicts the Wooton Social Welfare, the recreational site which is found opposite the Carnegie library and a rock found in the recreational garden, on which we can spot the following heading: Rotary Peace Town
This second salient town in Mauritius after Port Louis also proffers us with health centres, a homeopathic centre, recreational centres, gymnasiums and social welfare centres (for example in Wooton). A post-office and different banking companies and facilities in the hub of this prominent town confer us with a huge advantage. The district court in Curepipe is yet another building which draws a lot of people in its jaw during the hearing of cases. Last but not least, ship models shops should not be missed. Curepipe is famous for such handmade ship sculpts and this is a gigantic tourist attraction.
This picture was taken on 26/03/2008. Keep your worries aside dear readers, as this kind of torrential rain occurs only on the odd occasion.
Conclusion
Ultimately then, Curepipe remains a place worth visiting. Besides the rainy weather, which is perceived as both a blessing and a curse, we should come to a general and mutual agreement that Curepipe is among the most breathtaking places in terms of services, leisure, academic purposes and tourist attractions.
Note: All pictures (besides the google map and the market place, whose reference has been cited) in this article have been taken by the author of this article (Dustagheer Nawsheen).--NawsheenDustagheer 15:10, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
