Ponda Tourism Goa

Ponda can be described as the Hindu heart of Goa.

It is famous for the five important temples that are situated around the town, and also has the largest mosque in Goa.

Most of these temples look relatively new as they have been restored after being destroyed by the Portuguese.

That explains why there are no temples around the coast, which was the prime territory of the Portuguese.Ponda is also an important transport link.

Safa Mosque
Adil Shah constructed the Safa Mosque (also known as Safa Shahouri Masjid) in 1560.

The architectural style of the mosque is predominantly Goan, with the exception of the arches that indicate a distinct Bijapuri influence. The mosque has a beautiful backdrop of wooded low hills that rise in the background.

How To Get There - Ponda

By Road
Ponda is served by regular buses from Panjim and Margao, and lies on the main route east to Karnataka.

The Kadamba Bus Stand is on the main square, next to the auto-rickshaw rank.

Places To Stay - Ponda
There are plenty of places to stay over here. Best of the budget lodges are situated at the Belgaum Road, which has large, clean en suite rooms.

More upmarket hotels are situated 4-km northwest on the NH-4 at Farmagudi.

However, the best mid-range deal within striking distance of Ponda has to be GTDC's Tourist cottages, also at Farmagudi, stacked up the side of a steep hill

overlooking the highway, with spacious and clean en suite chalets, and a small terrace restaurant serving a standard menu of spicy mixed cuisine.

Suggested Resort In Goa

Coconut Creek Beach Resort
Category : 2 Star
Location : South Goa
Accessibility: Airport: 3 km., Railway Station: 25 km., Panjim: 35 km.

Goan Heritage Hotel Goa
Category : 3 Star
Location: North Goa
Accessibility: Airport: 45 km., Railway Station: 15 km., Panjim: 2 km.

Holiday Inn Resort Goa
Category : 5 Star (Government Approved)
Location: South Goa
Accessibility: Airport (Dom.): 30 km., Railway station: 16 km., City center: 16 km., others: 50 km.