Maha Shivaratree advice, bypass road, bus timetables

13 years, 9 months ago - 25 February 2011

Every year approximately 400,000 pilgrims from various parts of the island converge on the sacred lake. In addition, the number of parking spaces is insufficient relative to the flow of vehicles arriving at Ganga Talao in the days preceding this celebration.

In fact, in five days, an average of 12 000 vehicles arrived on the scene while the car can only contain 2 000 vehicles at once.

Thus, here is some practical information for these days.

Main changes at roads

The main changes are in effect from Saturday, February 26 at 7.00 hrs in the morning until 14.00 hrs Wednesday, March 2.

Road Brewery will be converted into one-way from the mosque to try him Camp Forest Side to the tea factory of Bois Cheri, via La Marie - Mare aux Vacoas - Gower - Petrin and Great Basin. The main output will be at Bois Cheri.

Schedules of the national carrier transport

The national transportation company informs the public that under the Maha Shivratree the bus to Great Basin will be made available to the public as follows:

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Check the filing of Bonne Terre Curepipe and from 8.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Check the filing of Bonne Terre Curepipe and from 7.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs

Monday, 28 February and Tuesday 1 March 2011

Departure from Curepipe to 7.00 hrs to 21.00 hrs
Departure Immigration from 8.00 hrs every 30 minutes
Departure from St. Peter through Good Earth at 9.00 hrs, 10.30 hrs, 12.00 hrs, 13.30 hrs, 15.00 hrs
Depart via Beau Songes Good Earth at 9.00 hrs, 10.30 hrs, 12.00 hrs, 13.30 hrs
Depart via Curepipe Haute Rive from 8.00 hrs every 30 minutes
Departure from Bonne Terre to Grand Bassin Curepipe and return - provides service 24 hours over 24

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Departure from Bonne Terre Curepipe and from 4.00 hrs to 14.00 hrs
Departure Immigration from 6.00 hrs
Departure from St. Peter through Good Earth at 7.30 hrs, 8.00 hrs, 8.30 hrs, 9.00 hrs, 9.30 hrs
Departure via Beau Songes good Earth at 7.30 hrs, 8.00 hrs, 8.30 hrs, 9.00 hrs, 9.30 hrs

Moreover, here is some advices to meet for a soft pilgrimage.

Pilgrims walk the day

Avoid walking group
Take the sidewalks otherwise walk right to the road facing traffic
Avoid walking on the road in wet weather because drivers have limited visibility
Be doubly careful if you take Highway
Do not sit at the roadside, looking rather a better place to relax

Pilgrims walk the night

Choose light-colored clothing and avoid those dark
Wear reflective devices over your clothing to make yourself more visible
Equip yourself with torches especially if you take poorly lit roads
Do not give it back to traffic
Walk in single file on unlit roads
Avoid hitting the road when it rains, look for a place to relax rather

Drivers

Adopt a stream adapted to conditions prevailing throughout the pilgrimage
Consider the presence of pilgrims on foot, carrying Kanwar and time climate
Avoid driving at excessive speed
Avoid roads with deflection or roads used by pilgrims unless you have no choice

Pilgrims who go to Ganga Talao drive

Do a good test of your vehicle to avoid falling down and thus obstruct the proper conduct of the pilgrimage
Listen to information regularly on the radio to plan your trip
Do you stop in traffic to buy refreshments for this practice hampers motorists following
Drive at a minimum speed on unlit roads
Follow instructions of police officers will be on hand
Do not overload your vehicle

Happy Maha Shivratree!