Location / Language of Seychelles
Seychelles is an archipelago country in the Indian Ocean. The capital of the 115-island country covering an area of just 459 sq kms, Victoria, lies 1,500 kilometres east of mainland East Africa. Other nearby island countries and territories include Comoros, Mayotte, Madagascar, Réunion and Mauritius to the south; as well as the Maldives and British Indian Ocean Territory to the east. With a population of roughly 100,000 it has the smallest population of any sovereign African country.
The national languages of Seychelles are Seychellois Creole, English and French. Seychellois Creole, a French-based creole language, is by far the most commonly spoken language in the archipelago.
Visa Requirements / Currency (please note these procedures / exchange rates can changed from time to time…please get an update from the embassy prior to travel)
Seychelles tourist visa is not required for citizens of India (Indian Passport Holders) for a stay up to 30 days.
Currency : Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Conversion :Rs.1 INR = 0.197 SCR
1 SCR = Rs.5.08 INR
Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Seychelles
- Anse Intendance - One of Mahé's most beautiful beaches, this secluded crescent of sand on the island's south coast is a favourite surfing spot thanks to its frequent big swells and wild waves.
- Baie Lazare – One of the area's main tourist attractions is the neo-Gothic Baie Lazare Church, dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, which provides a panoramic view of the area.
- Curieuse Island – It is now home to a breeding program for giant tortoises, which roam freely around the sandy coves.
- Morne Seychellois National Park - It reaches a height of 905 meters and overlooks the capital of Victoria is a special spot for nature lovers and hikers.
- Vallée de Mai National Park - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, on the island of Praslin preserves a prehistoric forest that contains at least 4,000 examples of the rare giant coco de mer fruit palm (unique to the Seychelles). Other plants here include vanilla orchids, palmiste, latanier, splayed traveler's palm, and Chinese fans.
- Silhouette Island – It’s rugged terrain has helped preserve its natural beauty and it is home to 2,000 species, including birds, geckos, chameleons, turtles, and skinks and diverse flora and fauna such as carnivorous pitcher plants, coco de mer palms, millipedes, slugs, and snails.
- Bird Island - It harbors a population of migratory sooty terns, which swells to 1,500,000 birds during the May to October breeding season. Other species on the island include fairy and noddy terns, cardinals, ground doves, mynas, crested terns, and plovers.
- Aldabra Atoll - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is the world's largest raised coral atoll. Tiger sharks and manta rays often prowl the shallows, and the atoll is home to thousands of birds, including the white-throated rail (the only flightless bird in the Indian Ocean).
- Anse Lazio – Flanked by rounded granite boulders, this long stretch of soft blond sand merges with crystal clear waters in dreamy shades of blue. Takamaka trees and coconut palms fringe the beach.
- La Digue Island - is a haven for nature lovers and those seeking a glimpse of traditional island life; bicycles and oxcarts are popular modes of transport.
Things You Must Do in Seychelles
- A Day at the Sea in St Anne’s Marine Park - Snorkelling, scuba diving, and glass-bottom boat excursions reveal the rich diversity of marine life in the park's coral reefs.
- Scuba Diving - Seychelles’ stunning coral reefs, drop offs, wrecks and canyons, coupled with the rich marine life, makes it one of the best diving sites around the world. Some of the better ones include Brissare Rocks, Fishermen's Cove Reef, Shark Bank and Trompeuse Rocks.
- Takamaka Bay Distillery Tour – Take a trip to the Takamaka Bay rum distillery in La Plaine St André to learn about the rum-making process. As you go around this 250-year-old plantation estate, you will get to see the fermentation and distillation process and also sample five varieties of the local rum.
- Paddle Boarding – With sunshine and waves all year around, Seychelles is a great destination for paddle boarding. The latter is an evolved form of surfing suitable for warm waters like in the Seychelles.
- Bird Watching – Coracopsis barklyi also known as Seychelles Black Parrot is endemic to Seychelles. This bird with dark, greyish-brown plumage overall, specifically found on the Praslin Island also happens to be the national bird of Seychelles and the centre of attention of every birdwatcher who visits this Island.
Food on the Plate
Seychellois cuisine has Fish as a prominent part in country's cuisine because of its location in the Indian Ocean. The Seychelles's cuisine has been influenced by African, British, French, Indian and Chinese cuisines. The use of spices such as ginger, lemongrass, coriander and tamarind are a significant component of Seychellois cuisine
The food of Seychelles one must try includes:
- Grilled Fish - Being an island country, the taste of the grilled fish here is unparalleled. Pick your favourite fish from a vast variety of red snapper, jobfish, jackfish, and sailfish.
- Breadfruits Chips – It is a type of a tropical fruit which is abundantly available on the island and people consume the versatile fruit in various forms, one of which is the Breadfruit chips, a perfect vegetarian dish.
- Octopus Curry is one of the most famous dishes in the list of Seychelles traditional food.
- Satini - The traditional Satini is another vegetarian dish, made with the finely grated ingredients like unripe fruits like raw papaya or golden apple and mixed with spices and onion.
- Ladob - A delectable Seychelles dessert made with either bananas or sweet potato and coconut milk. The fruit is cooked in coconut milk and sugar and flavoured with nutmeg, cinnamon, and fresh vanilla
Overseas Travel Medical Insurance Seychelles
Travel Health insurance India for Seychelles is much cheaper when compared to more developed destinations in Americas and Europe. Indian visitor travel insurance for Seychelles should be purchased for “Excluding Americas” Plan.
Illustration for 15 days travel insurance for Indian tourist to Seychelles.
| Sum Insured($ USD) / Premium in Rs. INR |
Insured Age 35 |
Insured Age 63 |
| Excluding - $50,000 |
Rs.763 |
Rs.1,492 |
| Excluding - $250,000 |
Rs.1,324 |
Rs.2,148 |
| Excluding - $500,000 |
Rs.1,489 |
Rs.3,833 |
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