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Ponda

Ponda is a town located in the central part of Goa, India. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance, with numerous temples, including the famous Shri Shantadurga Temple and Shri Mangeshi Temple, which attract devotees and tourists alike.

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Full-Day South Goa Heritage and Beach Tour
4.5
TOP SOUTH GOA ACTIVITIES
Full-Day South Goa Heritage and Beach Tour
Ponda & • 8 Hours
₹476
/ person
Full Day South Goa Sightseeing & Heritage Tour
4.5
LOCAL & HERITAGE
Full Day South Goa Sightseeing & Heritage Tour
and Palolem) • Full Day (Approx. 8-10 Hours)
₹476
/ person
Spice Plantation Tour with Traditional Goan Lunch
4.5
FOOD & CULINARY
Spice Plantation Tour with Traditional Goan Lunch
Ponda • 4 Hours
₹500
/ person
Savoi Plantation Spice Farm Tour
4.5
NATURE & WILDLIFE
Savoi Plantation Spice Farm Tour
Ponda • 4 Hours
₹1,500
/ person
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Birdwatching at Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa
4.5
NATURE & WILDLIFE
Birdwatching at Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa
Ponda • 4 Hours
₹3,000
/ person
Birdwatching at Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
4.5
NATURE & WILDLIFE
Birdwatching at Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
Ponda • 4 Hours
₹3,600
/ person
Big Foot Museum Experience, Loutolim
4.5
TOP SOUTH GOA ACTIVITIES
Big Foot Museum Experience, Loutolim
Loutolim • 2-3 Hours
₹150
/ person
Banana Boat Ride at Mobor Beach, South Goa
4.5
TOP SOUTH GOA ACTIVITIES
Banana Boat Ride at Mobor Beach, South Goa
Mobor Beach • 30 Minutes
₹500
/ person
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Ponda, South Goa, Goa, India

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Karmali Railway Station
Taxi: Low Availability
17 km (25m)
Madgaon Railway Station
Taxi: Always Available
21.7 km (24m)
Vasco da Gama Railway Station
Taxi: Always Available
36.7 km (35m)
Goa International Airport (Dabolim)
Taxi: Always Available
38.4 km (39m)
Thivim Railway Station
Taxi: Low Availability
45.6 km (45m)
Manohar Int'l Airport (Mopa)
Taxi: Always Available
64.5 km (1h 7m)
Fort Airport Station
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Kayaking in Baga River Backwaters
4.5
TOP NORTH GOA ACTIVITIES

Kayaking in Baga River Backwaters

Baga • 2 Hours
₹400
/ person
Sunset River Cruise on the Mandovi, Panjim
4.5
TOP NORTH GOA ACTIVITIES

Sunset River Cruise on the Mandovi, Panjim

Panjim Jetty • 1 Hour
₹424
/ person
Full-Day North Goa Sightseeing Tour
4.5
LOCAL & HERITAGE

Full-Day North Goa Sightseeing Tour

Calangute • 9 Hours
₹476
/ person
North Goa Sightseeing Tour by AC Coach
4.5
LOCAL & HERITAGE

North Goa Sightseeing Tour by AC Coach

North Goa • 8-9 Hours
₹499
/ person
South Goa Sightseeing AC Coach Tour
4.5
LOCAL & HERITAGE

South Goa Sightseeing AC Coach Tour

South Goa & Old Goa Circuit • Full Day (8-9 Hours)
₹499
/ person
Jet Skiing at Mobor Beach
4.5
TOP SOUTH GOA ACTIVITIES

Jet Skiing at Mobor Beach

Mobor Beach • 15 - 20 Minutes
₹500
/ person
Aguada Port and Jail Heritage Walk
4.5
LOCAL & HERITAGE

Aguada Port and Jail Heritage Walk

Candolim • 2.5 Hours
₹508
/ person
Museum of Goa (MOG) Entry & Tour
4.5
TOP NORTH GOA ACTIVITIES

Museum of Goa (MOG) Entry & Tour

Pilerne • 2 - 3 Hours
₹508
/ person

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