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Ponda, also known as Fondya, is a city and a municipal council in the north Goa district of Goa, India. Located in the central area of Goa, Ponda lies 28 km southeast of Panaji, the capital of Goa and 17 km northeast of Margao, the district headquarters.


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1 - Church of St. Cajetan

   16 km away

St. Cajetan Church also known as the Church of Divine Providence is a church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman located in Old Goa. The church was completed in 1661 and is part of the World Heritage Site, Churches and convents of Goa.

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2 - Basilica of Bom Jesus

   16 km away

The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a Roman Catholic basilica located in Goa, India, and is part of the Churches and convents of Goa UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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3 - Shore Excursions in Goa

   17 km away

A unique tour of the beautiful Panjim city, the magnificent Old Goa churches, the architectural beauty of temples.

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4 - Churches and convents of Goa

   16 km away

Churches and convents of Old Goa is the name given by UNESCO to a set of religious monuments located in Goa Velha, in the state of Goa, India, which were declared a World Heritage Site in 1986.

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5 - Benaulim

   18 km away

Benaulim is a village in the state of Goa, India. Located in Salcete taluka of South Goa district, it neighbours Colva village to the north, Margao in the northeast and Varca village to the south.

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6 - Scuba Diving in Goa

   17 km away

Scuba diving in Goa is the perfect way to discover the underwater treasures of the Arabian Sea. Scuba diving in Malvan will give you a thrill as the clear waters ensure the best visibility which allows you to see the vibrant corals and a variety of stunning looking fish.

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7 - Quepem

   20 km away

Quepem is a town with a municipal council in South Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. The town is the administrative headquarters of the Quepem taluka.

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8 - Amthane

   21 km away

Mapusa River river is a tributary of the River Mandovi in Goa, India. The river originates from the jungles of Dumacem and Amthane, meanders eastward and then southward before it drains itself in the Mandovi river at Penha de France.

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9 - Mountain Bike Tours in Goa

   17 km away

• Experience a ferry ride to the island, far away from the city. • Visit to one of the finest baroque churches with a panoramic view and a mystical temple that dates back to over a thousand years • Ride through lush green fields and beautiful winding roads of this unpolluted and peaceful island

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10 - Mandovi River

   25 km away

The Mahadayi/Mandovi River, also known as Mahadayi or Mhadei river, is described as the lifeline of the Indian state of Goa. The Mandovi and the Zuari are the two primary rivers in the state of Goa.

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11 - Calangute

   30 km away

Calangute is a town in the North Goa district of the Indian state of Goa. It is famous for its beach, the largest in North Goa and a popular tourist destination. The peak tourist season is during Christmas and New Year, and during the summer in May.

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12 - Kayaking Tours in Goa

   17 km away

Spike's River (Nerul River) is one of the most popular kayaking destinations in North Goa. Connect with wildlife, paddle into the famed mangroves, and also spot various types of kingfishers, osprey, sea eagles, red wattled lapwings, egrets, herons, cormorants and more.

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13 - South Goa

   34 km away

South Goa district is one of two districts that comprises the state of Goa, India, within the region known as the Konkan. It is bounded by North Goa district to the north, the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast.

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14 - Mandrem

   42 km away

Mandrem is a coastal village famous as a tourist spot in Pernem taluka in North Goa district of Goa state in India. It is 21 km from the capital Panaji.

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15 - Archaeology Tours in Goa

   17 km away

Hampi was the world's second largest medieval-era city after Beijing by the year of 1500 CE, and probably India's richest. Hampi is dotted by ruins of the empire which once was flourishing, temples and the mahals (palaces). Hampi lies on the banks of the Tungabhadra river and has good connectivity from Goa, Secundrabad, and Bangalor Hampi is located in the east-central part of the South Indian state of Karnataka. It was the centre of the Vijayanagara empire in the 14th century.

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