What to do and see in Ponda, Goa: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

April 7, 2022 Yuk Petri

Discover the best top things to do in Ponda, India including Shri Mahalasa Temple, Sri Ramnath Temple, Mahalaxmi Temple, Mystic Woods by The Butterfly Conservatory Of Goa, Sahakari Spice Farm, Shri Naguesh Temple, Tropical Spice Plantation.
Restaurants in Ponda

1. Shri Mahalasa Temple

Mardol, Ponda India http://www.renttempotraveller.com/chardham-yatra-by-tempo-traveller-in-delhi.html
Excellent
59%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 100 reviews

Shri Mahalasa Temple

Reviewed By 688balajis

Due to covid the deities can only be viewed at a distance Pretty peaceful and serene, very good maintenance

2. Sri Ramnath Temple

Near Bandode Village 4 Km from Ponda, Ponda India http://www.renttempotraveller.com/chardham-yatra-by-tempo-traveller-in-delhi.html
Excellent
55%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 38 reviews

Sri Ramnath Temple

Reviewed By GaneshKamath007 - Bengaluru, India

Being the family deity temple, I could get the rooms at the temple. Good hospitality. Office staff are helpful and would provide the necessary. Very peaceful location and get blessed

3. Mahalaxmi Temple

Bandiwade, Ponda 403401 India +91 832 233 5355 http://www.renttempotraveller.com/chardham-yatra-by-tempo-traveller-in-delhi.html
Excellent
49%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

Mahalaxmi Temple

Reviewed By Desifoodbelly - Pune, India

Peaceful, positive and powerful-just three words for this place. Open from 8am to 6pm even during COVID which ensures social distancing. The temple is situated in the village of Bandora or Bandivade which houses many other famous temples. It is closeby to the famous Shantadurga temple in Kavlem (5 mins drive). Sanitizers were provided when you entered the main temple and masks were mandatory. The security was performing temperature checks and noting adresses and phone numbers of devotees. This is main temple in Bandora although there are various other temples by the same name in other parts of Goa. However, there was another temple of Mahalaxmi in the fifteenth century in the town of Colva in Salcette. As is the case with most Hindu deities in Goa, the idol of Mahalaxmi from this temple was also smuggled away in the middle of the night to avoid persecution during the Portuguese Inquisition era of the sixteenth century. The two devotees Safto and Fato took away the idol in a trunk and first took her to the town of Talauli near Ponda. Till today, the people of this village worship the sign of the feet of the goddess. The idol brought from Colva was then taken to Bandora and installed along with the existing idol. So today there are two idols of Mahalaxmi in the temple premises, along with other deities such as Shri Ravalnath, Shri Baleshwar, Shri Narayan Purush and interestingly also idols of the two devotees i.e. Safto and Fato who managed to save the Goddess from Colva. This is the kuldevi of mainly Saraswat Community and few other communities. Beautiful surroundings, temple and premises. Do visit at least once!

4. Mystic Woods by The Butterfly Conservatory Of Goa

Pisgal, Priol, Ponda 403404 India +91 99755 92347 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/ButterflyConservatoryOfGoa/
Excellent
35%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
6%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 63 reviews

Mystic Woods by The Butterfly Conservatory Of Goa

A conservation project by an ordinary couple attracts a lot of visitors inspired by their efforts to transform a barren hillslope into a forest. The Butterfly is used only as a catalyst . Breeding butterflies need endemic plants , clean air and humus rich soil . Caterpillars attract lot of insect predators hence the cycle is complete. Visitors get to see the free flying butterflies only between September to December , but are more attracted to this place to interact with the promoters Jyoti and Yashodan and their unique one its only kind in India sloping rooftop garden house with rainwater tanks and the many tiny surprises that the conservatory has to offer.

5. Sahakari Spice Farm

Curti, Ponda India +91 832 231 2394 http://www.sahakarifarms.com/
Excellent
32%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
5%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 715 reviews

Sahakari Spice Farm

A tour of the most interesting spice plants followed by lunch and an elephant ride.

Reviewed By royalescape - Jaipur, India

Great supportive staff who received our group and made special arrangements of spice farm visit with exclusive dining space to have wonderful Goan meal. It was a learning experience with lovely food.

6. Shri Naguesh Temple

Bandora, Ponda India +91 832 233 5039 http://www.shreenagesh.org
Excellent
44%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 45 reviews

Shri Naguesh Temple

7. Tropical Spice Plantation

Arla Bazar Keri, Ponda India +91 832 234 0329 http://www.renttempotraveller.com/chardham-yatra-by-tempo-traveller-in-delhi.html
Excellent
36%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 411 reviews

Tropical Spice Plantation

Reviewed By Expedition533080 - New Delhi, India

We visited this place first time. Though, I have been goa for almost 8-9 times but this was my first experience to visit this place Tropical Spice Plantation.. When we reached they offered veg/non veg food which was amazing .. then take an tour of plantation. Everyone in my group loved to have such seeds, plantation and trees ...

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