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Tourist Places in Goa Ponda - Ponda is nestled in the central part of Goa and lies about 28km south-east of Panaji,the capital of Goa.While Margao is just 17km to the north-east. Ponda is the industrial hub of Goa as well as the fastest growing city in Goa.

Ponda in Goa lies at a convenient location along the main Panaji-Margao highway and is also well linked to the neighboring state of Karnataka via the Ponda-Belgaum highway ( NH-4)

Tourist Attractions in Ponda - Tourist Places in Goa Ponda

There are many Tourist Places in Goa Ponda which you can visit while you are here like ;

Safa Shahouri Mosque : This is one of the 27 mosques built by Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah in Ponda and was built in 1560. This has a small single chambered mosque with the outer walls being decorated with a masonry minaret having eight-sided columns.

Mount Carmel Chapel : This is an 18th century chapel built by the Portuguese .It has dark colored altars, made of intricately carved wooden structure.

Miraculous Cross : One of the main attractions in Ponda this is locally known as "Goddar". And on 3rd May, the Feast of the Holy Cross is celebrated with much reverence.

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary : A must visit if you are a nature lover .Thsi sanctuary is nestled on 3000 ft. above the sea level on the slopes of Western Ghat ranges. Here you will find a Botanical Garden, fenced deer park and a zoo.

Dudhsagar Waterfalls : This water cascade will leave you awestruck . The rapturous outburst of water lends it a milky white appearance thus it got the name Dudhsagar or Ocean of Milk.

How to Reach Ponda:
Air : Goa's Dabolim airport is 45 km away from Ponda Regular flights are available to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and other
major cities of India from the airport.

Rail : Karmali railway station is at a distance of 17km and Margao railway station is at a distance of 20km.

Road : Ponda is easily accessible by road .National Highway 4 A linking Panji to Belgaum in Karnataka via Old Goa, runs through the Ponda .

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