About Ponda
After remaining a part of the dominions of Sultan Adil Shah of Bijapur, Ponda fell to the Portuguese in 1791 who annexed it along with the nearby talukas of Quepem, Canacona and Sanguem. A few small factories and industrial estates have sprung up on the outskirts of the town due to its proximity to some of Goa's largest iron ore mines. There is a beautiful concentration of culture, music, drama and poetry in Ponda. It also houses the temples of Lord Mangesh (Shiva), Lord Nagesh, Lord Ganapati, Lord Ramnath and the Goddesses Mahalasa and Shantdurga. Safa

Major Tourist Attractions of Ponda
Safa Mosque
Sri Mangesh Temple

Shopping
While Goa is famous for its splendid beauty, it is also a shopper's paradise with a vast wealth of indigenous artifacts. But more than the shopping items, it's the composite shopping experience in Goa that will leave you mesmerized.

Climate of Ponda
Winter - The winter months usher in a pleasant weather in Goa. The winter season lasts from December to February and this is the peak tourist season in Goa. Temperatures hover in the lower twenties and the bright sunny weather makes for a perfect outing in the Goa beaches.

Summer - The summer season in Goa lasts from March to May. May is usually the warmest month in Goa. For a summer trip to Goa, one should bring cotton apparels and be prepared for a rise in humidity levels towards to the fag end of the summer season. During this period the weather in Goa becomes moderately hot with temperatures hovering in the mid-thirties.

How To Reach Ponda
Road - Ponda is served by regular buses from Panjim and Margao, and lies on the main route east to Karnataka . The Kadamba Bus Stand is on the main square, next to the auto-rickshaw rank.