International · Seychelles
Seychelles
Granite boulders, slow islands, and the world's strangest palm.
Ideal length
7–10 days
Bespoke from
₹3.6L / pax
Time zone
GMT +4
Visa
Visa-free for Indians, 30 days
Featured packages
Featured packages for Seychelles.
The Place
Three islands, three rhythms. Mahé for arrival and the capital's creole markets, Praslin for the prehistoric Vallée de Mai, and La Digue for two nights on a bicycle. Add a private island for a final, indulgent stretch.
Language
Creole, English, French
Plug
Type G · 240V
Tipping
Not customary; rounding up appreciated
Tap water
Drinkable on Mahé
Best time
April to May, October to November
Getting there
Direct flights to Mahé from Mumbai (seasonal) or via Doha
Currency
SCR
Why we go
Three reasons Seychelles stays on our atlas.
When to go
Signature experiences
The reasons you came for, and a few you didn't.
BeachAnse Source d'Argent at low tide
La Digue's famous granite beach, best on bicycle, with a sunset arrival from the Union Estate side.
NatureVallée de Mai walk
A primeval forest of the coco de mer palm, only six places on earth grow it.
OceanPraslin to Curieuse boat day
Snorkel St. Pierre islet, lunch with the giant tortoises on Curieuse.
SlowSundown at Beau Vallon
Mahé's main beach when the locals come out: sega music, grilled fish, easy night.
Field notes
Small things that change the trip.
Practical Seychelles knowledge from people who keep going back.
- 01
Island-hop by Cat Cocos ferry: easy, frequent, gorgeous.
- 02
La Digue is best for two nights minimum, bicycle the whole island.
- 03
Private islands (North, Frégate, Denis) are extraordinary but require trade-offs in time and budget.
- 04
Direct seasonal flights from Mumbai exist; otherwise we route via Doha.
- 05
Reef shoes for the granite beaches at low tide.
Questions
What we get asked about Seychelles.
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