1. Overview: From Mauritius to Fazlani Nature’s Nest
Fazlani Nature’s Nest is a lakeside wellness retreat in India, located at Soex Flora Farm Village, Takwe Badruk (Taluka Maval), near Lonavala in Maharashtra, between Mumbai and Pune. The retreat sits roughly 118 km from Mumbai International Airport and about 55 km from Pune International Airport.
Guests from Mauritius travel here for structured Ayurveda programmes, detox and weight management, stress and sleep recovery, pain management and a deeper reset at an Ayurveda retreat near Mumbai that feels rural, quiet and held.
In simple terms your route looks like this:
Mauritius (MRU) → Mumbai (BOM) → scenic drive to Fazlani Nature’s Nest or Mauritius (MRU) → Mumbai or Delhi → Pune (PNQ) → short drive to Fazlani Nature’s Nest
You can think of it as an Ayurvedic retreat from Mauritius with one medium–long flight and then a peaceful road journey into the hills.
2. Best flight options from Mauritius
2.1 Main departure city
Most Mauritian guests will start from:
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Mauritius (MRU)
Travellers from Rodrigues or neighbouring islands usually connect via MRU first.
2.2 Typical routing pattern to India
Direct flights from Mauritius to Mumbai
Air Mauritius operates non-stop flights from Mauritius (MRU) to Mumbai (BOM), with regular round–trip services available in the schedules and fare examples.
Travel platforms list the flight duration at around 6 hours 10 minutes for MRU–BOM. Cleartrip
For an Ayurveda retreat near Mumbai this non-stop MRU–BOM link is usually the simplest choice.
One–stop alternatives
If the direct flights do not match your dates or you prefer a different airline, typical one–stop patterns include:
Mauritius → Dubai (DXB) → Mumbai (BOM)
Mauritius → Doha (DOH) → Mumbai (BOM)
Mauritius → Reunion → Paris / Gulf → Mumbai in more complex cases
Total journey time for a clean one–stop routing usually falls in the 9–14 hour range, depending on layover length.
Reaching Pune (PNQ)
There are no regular non-stop flights from Mauritius to Pune.
Guests who want a shorter drive at the end often route Mauritius → Mumbai or Delhi → Pune (PNQ) on a short domestic leg, then continue by road to Fazlani Nature’s Nest.
2.3 When to arrive
To keep the start of your stay at this wellness retreat in India relaxed:
Aim to land in Mumbai (BOM) or Pune (PNQ) between roughly 06:00 and 14:00 local time.
This gives you space for immigration, baggage collection and the 1–2.5 hour road transfer, with arrival in daylight.
If your Air Mauritius flight arrives late evening, an easy pattern is:
Sleep at an airport hotel in Mumbai,
Have breakfast,
Then travel to Fazlani Nature’s Nest late morning.
2.4 Cabin choice and in–flight wellness
Economy class is perfectly workable on this route, especially with an aisle seat and a light cabin bag.
Business class becomes attractive if you live with back or joint issues, feel anxious about travel, or you are starting an intensive stress or pain programme and want to arrive with some real rest already in hand.
Simple in–flight wellness ideas:
Drink water regularly and keep alcohol, strong coffee and sugary drinks modest.
Choose lighter meals rather than heavy dishes at every service.
Stand, walk and stretch calves, hips, shoulders and neck at least once or twice during the flight.
If your sector runs overnight, treat it as a quiet window, dim your screen and give your system a chance to sleep.
3. Indian visa guide for travellers from Mauritius
This is the area where Mauritian guests have a sweet advantage, since India and Mauritius have a long, friendly relationship.
3.1 Do Mauritian citizens need a visa to enter India?
Yes. Mauritian citizens do need a visa for India, and they are clearly listed as needing either a regular visa or an India eVisa in multiple recent guides.
The important nuance is cost. The High Commission of India in Mauritius states that a “gratis visa is issued to Mauritian nationals”, which means no government visa fee is charged for Mauritian passport holders when they apply directly.
Third–party eVisa services may still charge their own service fees, and those are separate from the Indian government position.
3.2 E-visa or regular visa
You have two main routes.
1. E-visa (often the easiest for a retreat)
Official guidance notes that Mauritian nationals can use India’s e–Tourist Visa facility, which started for them in November 2014.
Commercial and advisory sites confirm that Mauritian citizens may apply online for an India eVisa for tourism, including 30–day, 1–year and 5–year options.
For an Ayurvedic retreat from Mauritius, the e–Tourist Visa usually fits perfectly.
2. Regular (sticker) visa via the High Commission
The High Commission of India in Port Louis explains that Mauritian nationals can obtain a “usual gratis visa of all types, including tourist”, free of charge, via the regular visa channel, by applying through the official indianvisaonline.gov.in portal and then submitting at HCI.
If you prefer dealing directly with the High Commission and want the reassurance of a physical visa sticker, this is a comfortable route.
3.3 Types and duration
For Mauritian travellers, recent eVisa advisory content summarises the main tourist options as: Join Sherpa+1
30 day e–Tourist Visa
Up to 1–year Tourist eVisa
5–year Tourist eVisa
A 5–year Indian Tourist eVisa described for Mauritian passport holders typically allows:
Multiple entries,
Stays of up to 180 days per visit,
Within a validity of 5 years from initial approval.
For a single 1–3 week stay at a wellness retreat in India with a few extra days in Mumbai or elsewhere, a 30–day or 1–year e–Tourist Visa is usually more than enough. Guests who expect to return often may enjoy the convenience of a 5–year eVisa, especially since Mauritian applicants receive gratis visas from the High Commission when they use the regular route.
3.4 Application basics
Whichever route you choose, use only official channels for the actual visa decision:
For eVisas: indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa Ministry of Home Affairs+1
For regular visas through HCI, Port Louis: start at the High Commission site and follow the “Regular Visa Application” link, which also points to indianvisaonline.gov.in.
You will typically need:
A Mauritian passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival in India, with at least two blank pages.
A digital passport-style photograph.
A scan of the passport information page.
The address of your first stay, for example: Fazlani Nature’s Nest – The Wellness Retreat Soex Flora Farm Village, Takwe Badruk (Taluka Maval), Near Lonavala, Maharashtra 412106, India.
If you apply directly with HCI, your visa itself is gratis, and you only need to consider any courier or incidental costs.
A sensible timing buffer is 2–4 weeks before departure, even though many tourist eVisas for Mauritian citizens are processed in a few days.
3.5 Health, customs and paperwork
e-Arrival Card (new mandatory step)
From 1 October 2025, India requires all foreign nationals and OCI cardholders to complete a digital e–Arrival Card within 72 hours before arrival, instead of the old paper disembarkation form.
You complete this at indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival or via the Su–Swagatam app.
Indian citizens and OCI cardholders are exempt; Mauritian visitors are included in the requirement.
Yellow fever and health notes
India only asks for a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you arrive from, or have had a significant transit in, a country with yellow fever risk. airmauritius.com+2U.S.
Direct Mauritius → Mumbai routes and typical Gulf connections do not fall under this rule.
Other practical paperwork
Take out travel insurance that covers medical care, evacuation, cancellations and baggage. Agoda
Keep printed or easily accessible copies of:
Your eVisa approval or visa sticker,
Your e–Arrival Card confirmation,
Return or onward tickets,
Insurance documents,
Any medical reports and prescriptions relevant to your Fazlani programme.
Carry medicines in original packaging in your cabin bag and declare controlled medication if customs staff ask.
4. Choosing Mumbai or Pune as your arrival airport
From Fazlani’s own location information: Fazlani Natures Nest+2navigate.itb.com+2
Mumbai – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
Around 118 km from Fazlani Nature’s Nest
Travel time usually around 2–2.5 hours by car, depending on traffic and weather
Pune International Airport (PNQ)
Around 55 km from the retreat
Travel time normally around 1–1.5 hours by car
Comparison table
Recommendation for travellers from Mauritius
For most guests the smoothest pattern is:
Mauritius (MRU) → Mumbai (BOM) non-stop with Air Mauritius or another carrier
Then a pre–booked transfer by road from Mumbai to Fazlani Nature’s Nest.
If you really prefer a shorter drive at the end and do not mind one additional flight, you can:
Fly Mauritius → Mumbai or Delhi → Pune (PNQ),
Then make the shorter road journey from Pune to the retreat.
5. Arriving in India: immigration, baggage and SIMs
When you land in Mumbai or Pune:
Follow signs for Immigration / Foreign Passports / e–Visa / e–Arrival.
Present your passport, your eVisa or visa, and your e–Arrival Card confirmation if requested. Immigration officers will usually take fingerprints and a quick photograph.
Proceed to baggage reclaim, collect your luggage and walk through customs, using the green channel if you have nothing to declare.
In the arrivals hall you will find:
ATMs and foreign exchange counters for Indian rupees,
Cafés and small shops,
Mobile operator counters (Jio, Airtel, Vi) where you can purchase a local SIM with calls and data.
Many Mauritian guests also travel with an eSIM or roaming package, then add a local Indian SIM later for better data value.
6. Getting from Mumbai or Pune airport to Fazlani Nature’s Nest
6.1 Nearest airports
From the retreat’s contact page and partner listings: Fazlani Natures Nest+2navigate.itb.com+2
Pune International Airport (PNQ) – about 55 km from Fazlani Nature’s Nest, around 1–1.5 hours by road.
Mumbai – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) – about 118 km from the retreat, usually 2–2.5 hours by road.
6.2 Fazlani’s airport transfers
Fazlani Nature’s Nest offers chargeable pick up and drop services from Mumbai and Pune airports, and from Lonavala railway station.
Once your booking is confirmed, send the reservations team your full flight itinerary.
They can arrange a private car and driver to meet you in the arrivals hall.
With your flight details on file, the team can monitor any delays and adjust your pick up if needed.
Contact: Fazlani Natures Nest+1
Email: reservations@fazlaninaturesnest.com
Tel: +91 22 6630 0000
6.3 Prepaid taxis and ride–hailing
If you prefer to organise your own transfer:
Both Mumbai and Pune airports have prepaid taxi counters in the arrivals area where you pay in advance and receive a slip for your driver.
Ola and Uber operate at both airports with clear pick up zones. The app guides you to the correct pillar or bay.
Simple safety checks:
Confirm the number plate matches the car shown in your app.
Make sure the driver starts the trip in the app before you leave the airport.
Decline rides offered away from official taxi counters or outside the ride–hailing flow.
6.4 What the drive feels like
The road journey is already a quiet introduction to your wellness retreat in India:
From Mumbai, you travel along the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, with views of the Western Ghats, tunnels and hills, before turning off towards Lonavala and the countryside.
From Pune, you move through city outskirts and then into quieter rural areas as you approach Lonavala.
Near Fazlani, the road becomes calmer, with fields, trees and glimpses of the lake, before you enter Soex Flora Farm and the landscaped grounds.
Most guests notice their shoulders drop and their breathing slow somewhere along this final stretch.
7. Layover and airport wellness ideas
From Mauritius, your ideal pattern is usually non-stop MRU–BOM, with no layover. When a connection features in your itinerary, you can still treat that window as part of your wellness journey.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Arrive in good time so that check–in and security feel unhurried.
Use any available lounges or quiet seating areas for a light meal and some deep breathing before boarding.
A 10–15 minute walk through the terminal before your flight helps wake up circulation.
Dubai (DXB) or Doha (DOH), if used as hubs
At Dubai, Terminal 3 includes a green “Zen” style garden area and many lounges where you can shower and rest.
At Doha, the Vitality Wellbeing & Fitness Centre at Hamad International Airport offers a pool, gym and spa facilities, which can transform a longer layover into a genuine reset.
A simple layover routine works well: one nourishing meal, a shower if possible, 15–20 minutes of walking and some light stretches before the next flight.
8. Sample travel day plan from Mauritius
Example 1: Mauritius → Mumbai → Fazlani (non-stop)
Morning or early afternoon
Depart Mauritius (MRU) on a non-stop flight to Mumbai (BOM), around 6 hours 10 minutes in the air.
Late afternoon or evening
Land in Mumbai, clear immigration and customs, collect your bags.
Meet your pre–booked driver or Fazlani transfer in the arrivals hall.
Evening
Drive along the Mumbai–Pune Expressway towards Lonavala.
Arrive at Fazlani Nature’s Nest, check in, enjoy a light Ayurvedic meal or herbal tea and rest.
Example 2: Mauritius → Mumbai → Pune → Fazlani
Day 1 – Afternoon
Fly MRU → BOM on Air Mauritius.
Day 1 – Evening
Clear immigration and customs in Mumbai.
Take a short domestic flight Mumbai → Pune (PNQ).
Day 1 – Night / Day 2 – Morning
Either overnight in Pune or meet your driver straight away if timings suit you.
Next morning
Complete the 1–1.5 hour drive from Pune airport to Fazlani Nature’s Nest, arrive by late morning, check in and meet the wellness team.
You can adjust these patterns around specific flight timings and any city time you want in Mumbai before or after your retreat.
9. Wellness focused travel tips
Travelling from Mauritius to an Ayurveda retreat near Mumbai can already be the first layer of healing if you treat it that way.
Pack for retreat life, not only the plane
Light, breathable clothing, a shawl or light jacket for air conditioning and evenings, comfortable sandals and trainers, and swimwear.
Simple, modest yoga or exercise wear for daily classes and consultations.
Keep meals and stimulants gentle on travel days
Choose simpler dishes rather than repeated heavy or very salty meals.
Drink water regularly, keep alcohol and very strong coffee modest so that digestion and sleep stay steadier.
Move your body
Stand and walk when the seatbelt sign is off, and stretch calves, hips, shoulders and neck every couple of hours.
On the road transfer, ask for a short comfort stop if your back or legs tend to stiffen.
Protect your sleep and nervous system
Use a neck pillow, eye mask and earplugs or noise–cancelling headphones.
Treat the flight and drive as a transition into retreat mode rather than a time to clear every email.
Set a clear intention for your stay
Before you arrive, decide what you most want from this Ayurvedic retreat from Mauritius – deeper sleep, less stress, lighter body, pain relief, emotional space or a full reset.
Share that intention openly with the Fazlani team at your first consultation so your programme reflects what you truly need.
Once you pass through the gates of Fazlani Nature’s Nest, the journey from Mauritius is complete. From there the hills, the lake air and the daily rhythm of Ayurveda can do their quiet work while you rest and receive.
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