Cryptic because its hard to understand Chamarel.
Chamarel is nothing but the 7 coloured earth in Mauritius. This geological formation is a relatively small area of sand dunes comprising of seven distinct colours of sand(approximately red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow). The main feature of the place is that since these differently coloured sands spontaneously settle in different layers, dunes acquire a surrealistic, striped colouring.
Chamarel in the Afternoon
The different colours of the earth are caused by decomposed basalt gullies, turned into clay. The colours are created by the chemical content present in the soil. It is said that if you mix the colours together, they will separate on their own.
Chamarel is a wonderful mountain hamlet and an alternative to coastal Mauritius and all those beaches.
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At first you’ll notice shadows on the hills, creating the illusion of different colours, but soon you will realise that the colours are real and the shadows were the illusion.
The best time to visit the Chamarel is during the sunrise. The sun rays distinguishes each and every colour of this 7 coloured earth. Nowadays the 7 coloured earth is protected by a layer of fence as the number of tourists have increased.
The unique site of these coloured mounds is the perfect place to weigh in on the misery of their formation. And that’s the reason of this natural phenomena in Mauritius to make it the most prominent Tourist destination.
Me in the Botanical Gardens
You can stare at the wonders of nature or make friends with the giant tortoise or walk the botanical gardens near Chamarel.
Old Giant Tortoise
Travelling is truly cathartic. I think it caters to the child inside each one of us, who wants to explore, discover, experience and ultimately become wiser by the accumulation of memories and aggregation of friends.
What do you think about this article?
Comment below to let me know whether you would drive to see the natural phenomena in Mauritius apart from taking a dive at the beaches.
Wow! Such a beautiful place to be! I will put it to my list 🙂 thanks
Xoxo Jassy
Thanks Jassy!
You can also visit the Trou Aux cerfs which is a volcanic island nearby 😊
The seven colors of earth, what a phenomenon. What a beauty. Thanks for taking us there in text and graphics.
Seeing this first time.
Nature is incredible. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks
Glad, I came across your blog and especially this post! This is such an interesting read. I never heard of this place before, so learnt something new. I really like your quote that ” Travelling is truly cathartic.”
Thank you Chirasree 😊
Wow, I feel like this should be one of the Wonders of the World! I have never heard of this place. Amazing!
This still exists in Mauritius and it’s one of the tourist attractions there…do checkout 😊
Nice place deserves to be in the bucket list
I have never hear of this place. Looks crazy though. I love how mother nature creates some of the most interesting things we will ever see
Its absolutely gorgeous!! You captured it beautifully in your photos. Definitely somewhere I need to visit
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I love you experience, nice photos and the turle charmed me 🙂 thanks a lot for sharing
The natural phenomena of Mauritius looks amazing. I might take the drive.
WOW! that place is so awesome, I’m wondering what color it is when it gets wet? Mauritius is really a place to visit, It always tops on top tourist travel.
this looks like such a cool place to visit – and oh my gosh that turtle is huge!
How beautiful and very informative. I’m surprised you were able to get such a nice pic of the large turtle. Somehow I keep thinking they hate people lol.
ww thats amazing!!! Its definitely one of the must see places before we die!
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The place is lovely and that turtle looks so pretty!
What a beautiful place to visit !!! I love your beautiful photographs!
oh my gosh! so cool. thank you for letting my inner geography nerd out 😀
Wow how beautiful! Yea I would definitely travel to see this! I love exploring and trying new things 🙂 thanks for the info!
That’s such a cool and unique place! I absolutely love turtles so that photo was an added bonus! Thanks for sharing 🙂
such a beautiful place! hope I can make it there too someday! ❤
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I haven’t heard of this but it is beautiful. The old turtle reminds me of growing up and finding huge turtles at my grandparents.
Hi! You have a great blog ..
Text, photos – all perfect.
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These pictures are beautiful!
Gorgeous. It’s hard to tell are those sand or are they solid? It’s almost an optical illusion. Thanks for sharing.
Wow. This place is so beautiful I will like to visit this place and take interesting photo.
It looks like such a great to explore! I’ve actually never heard of it but I need to read about it more. 🙂
It is my first time to learn about the place and it’s so amazing. The formation is like one big caramel 🙂
Beautiful! Nature sure has its way of creating such pretty places! 7 different colored mounds! Awesome. I have not been to Mauritius. I wish I could see Chamarel.
What a wonderful phenomenon by nature..sand dunes of 7 colors. Sounds like an unique wonder of the world. Love to take some pictures of that dunes.
this is gorgeous I love it
These are gorgeous and interesting sights. Dont you just love nature.
nature is often mystifying love your many pictures
That turtle is huge and I wouldn’t want to be in his way when he is hungry.
Those dunes are so beautiful. It is amazing how many beautiful things nature gives us. Thank you for sharing.
Mauritius seems like an exciting place. Didn’t know something like this existed there. Thanks for sharing.
Awww, the giant tortoise is so cute. Mauritius looks like an awesome tourist destination, love the dunes especially!
This is such a nice place to visit. Mauritius looks so amazing tourist spots. and those dunes are so beautiful.
Oh my! This is a beautiful place to visit. It will be surely fun and my family will love it here.