Places to Visit in Ponda, Tourist Places & Top Attractions

If you are in search of spiritual bliss in a countryside setting, venture out to Ponda, the “cultural city of Goa”. Located 29 km from Panaji, Ponda is famous for its temples. Located at an elevation of 42 metres (138 ft), you can reach it from Panaji, Margao, Dharwad, Hubli and Belgaum by bus.  Margao is the nearest railway station and Konkani is the most commonly used language here.

Ponda was a refuge for Hindus during the time of the Portuguese invasion and many temples were relocated here from other places. Devotees and architecture lovers would love exploring temples in scenic villages, nearby and on the route between Ponda and Margao.  

While at Ponda, check out the beautiful pillars of the famous Mangueshi temple dedicated to Shiva or the beautiful brass bell of the Mahalasa Narayani temple. Take some time out to be enamored of the magnificent lamp tower of the popular Shanta Durga temple. Another temple known for its architecture is the Vijaya Durga temple near Satode. Ramnath and Ramnathi, Mahalakshmi, Laxmi Narasimha and Nav Durga temples are some of the other well known temples here. The attractive unifying feature here is the unique architecture amidst rustic scenes.

Ponda is also a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. You should definitely visit Bondla wildlife sanctuary, which is 26 km from Panaji, and the impressive Dudhsagar waterfalls. For the botanically inclined, there are spice farms located close to the town as well.

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23 September 2015
Chandrakin Arora Spice Plantation Goa
Excellent
I badly needed a break from All beaches in Goa and this was one pleasant activity. Spice plantation walk is damn beautiful and it is something that is new and people are not aware of. Loved the experience.
12 December 2015
Chandini Desai Spice Plantation Goa
Superb
This is a place for spice lovers, A bit expensive but you can see lot of spices which are something we use daily in our food.
12 December 2015
Ekaaksh Tagore Spice Plantation Goa
Superb
What started off as something different to do in Goa, ended up being a great affair......, the food is very neat,would give 4 star to the lady who took some effort to explain a thing or two about the spice garden,
12 December 2015
Vinay Dubashi Spice Plantation Goa
Superb
Great tour guide; interesting information , lovely scenery and opportunity to see, shower with and ride elephants You can buy spices very cheaply Lunch was basic but plentiful and served on plates that the plantation make themselves from leaves
02 December 2015
Rajiv Bandopadhyay Spice Plantation Goa
Superb
Very unique experience and this trip is best suited if you are spending a week or so in Goa coz then you want a break from the normal beach routine. Amazing experience. Goa has such great amount of beauty other than just beaches - Loved the entire experience.
Chandini Banerjee Spice Plantation Goa
Superb
This is an almost 5 Hour activity that took place in Ponda. It is a beautiful city in North Goa. This tour helped us in providing a better experience about the spices that could be found in Goa. This tour is highly riched in Cultural Knowledge
Aanandinii Patil Nagesh Water World
Excellent
Nice water park with fun rides and clean water with some good pool options to choose from. Enjoyed a lot there.
Adhrit Mahajan Nagesh Water World
Excellent
Nice water park with fun rides and clean water with some good pool options to choose from. Enjoyed a lot there.
Apsara Deshpande Spice Plantation Goa
Superb
This place gave us the much-needed break from all the beaches and water-based activity. This helped me in making our day much more wonderful. Thanks
17 February 2016
Aadinath Somayaji Spice Plantation Goa
Superb
Amazing trip- had so much fun. I was actually escorting few phirang friends of mine who wanted to see everything in Goa. I wasn't really sure about this place but damn this was good. Loved the entire experience.

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