Moka is situated behind the mountain range that separates Port Louis from the rest of the island.
This fast growing place was once surrounding the domain of famous writer Le Clezio’s family. After the death of the old people, their famous and wonderful estate “Eureka House”, was auctioned off and thankfully came into the hands of a wealthy Indian family who maintained the downstairs largely in its original state and installed showrooms for their merchandise on the upper floors. Visitors may thus enjoy an authentic atmosphere, complete with ancient bathroom, and immaculately groomed premises, where guided tours are available.
Those in for first class information about India are welcome at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute which I located between the two main roads and where concerts, theatre and Indian dances take place regularly.