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# Ponda

## Travel Guide

![The Safa Shahouri Masjid, Phonda, Goa, India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140035/9b801b8d-76a9-4ef3-9d5c-87e1f618105b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The Safa Shahouri Masjid, Phonda, Goa, India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140035/9b801b8d-76a9-4ef3-9d5c-87e1f618105b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Pool in Shri Mangeshi temple - one of the most important in Ponda, Goa, India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140035/0a85e4d2-931b-46bb-975a-5a16ed267323.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Approaching storm, crashing waves, dramatic skyline…..& a perfect evening! ❤️

#travel #evenings #horizon #skyline #sunsets #stormysky #sands #oceans #beaches #goa #sassilysolo #india](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140035/a3e6afd3-1715-4143-b59d-cac83acd1627.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Ponda

Things to do

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- Vacation Rentals in Ponda

![Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12920000/12918300/12918286/a9ec34c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa

Anna Waddo Main Candolim Road Candolim Goa

CA $112

CA $118 total

Mar 5 - Mar 6

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Candolim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (325 reviews)

Clean room and friendly satff

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

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The St. Regis Goa Resort

Mobor Cavelossim Cavelossim Goa

CA $448

CA $529 total

Mar 6 - Mar 7

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Book a stay at this luxury resort in Cavelossim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (624 reviews)

The property and surrounding grounds are beautiful. I would not stay there again though. We arrived quite late at night and were disappointed when we arrived at our room as the bed sheets were damp and the room was very underwhelming for a 5 star hotel. By this time it was too late and we were exhausted ...

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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Grand Hyatt Goa

Goa University Panaji Goa

CA $195

CA $230 total

Mar 7 - Mar 8

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Panaji. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (524 reviews)

Beautiful resort with outstanding service and great food.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

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Bellagio Rezidencia | 1 BHK Service Apartment

Gaura Vaddo Calangute Goa

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TreeHouse Blue Hotel & Serviced Apartments

Curilo Waddo Majorda Goa

Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Majorda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Colva Beach and Benaulim ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)

Very helpful staff.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

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![Mistral by the Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112410000/112409200/112409113/99298ce2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Mistral by the Sea

Hs no 1718 B near Vaddie beach road Benaulim GA

Stay at this aparthotel in Benaulim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Benaulim Beach and Colva Beach are located ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)

Spotless room, great location, friendly staff, perhaps could do with a snack bar for when you are sat around the pool instead of having to leave and get something to eat, apart from that very good.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

#### Shri Nagesh Temple

After visiting Shri Nagesh Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ponda. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this quaint area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Shri-Nagesh-Temple-Ponda.d6159580.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Shree Shantadurga Temple

Find out about the history of Ponda when you take a trip to Shree Shantadurga Temple. Make some time to visit the temples while you're in the area. 

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### Things to do

![Old Goa: Walking Tour of Heritage Churches](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5215192/3dae1b60-1cd9-4bdd-89e1-98f8b28424cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Old Goa: Walking Tour of Heritage Churches

CA $17

per adult

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![Basilica of Bom Jesus Church in Goa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1465762/881558ba-9798-4f02-8306-97e5dc618d96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Full-Day Goa Shore Excursion Including Lunch at Spice Plantation

CA $150

per adult

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![Panaji: Fun-Filled 2-Hour Mandovi River Cruise with Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5092126/c1b16579-16d6-483d-8003-7c20922e28d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Panaji: Fun-Filled 2-Hour Mandovi River Cruise with Dinner

CA $23

per adult

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![Discover Goa: A Full-Day Private City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2549922/557567ae-a712-4f0e-8721-8e16708684f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Discover Goa: A Full-Day Private City Tour

CA $173

per adult

**80%** of travellers recommend

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![Paradise Dinner Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/977767/d73ef1cc-1303-4936-b56f-4e205f014d2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Paradise Dinner Cruise

CA $23

per adult

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![Picture 1 for Activity Island Exploration at Divar : Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48222254/af2a04ca-0d7c-40bf-ab6d-921636109296.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Divar: Half-Day Island Exploration Tour

CA $30

per adult

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## Cities near Ponda

![Panaji featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047166/2b0d6fa9-eb47-467f-a1ff-e3eb489faf1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Panaji

![It's an amazing beach with a breath-taking sunset when you just want to sit in the silence surrounded by the beautiful nature and magical colors and smell of the ocean.

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### Loutolim

![Beautiful shot of Harvalem Waterfall, Sanquelim, India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635947268690/b5051a89-9be8-49f6-bf01-03b3cb8dac96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Sanquelim

- Cities near Ponda
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