Ponda Fort

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The Ponda Fort is located near Ponda, in the state of Goa on the west coast of India. The present structure is a modern reconstruction on this location and converted into a park. In 2017 the lower walls of the fort had collapsed, due to neglect and also due to the use of poor quality materials during a previous renovation. The original structure was constructed of stone and mud, and left bare, the new structure contains stone, concrete and is plastered and painted red. ()

Coordinates: 15°24'46"N, 73°59'21"E

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Ponda Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Big Foot Museum, Ramnathi, Zuari Bridge, Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim.

5.1 miS
Museum
Big Foot Museum, Loutulim
129 min walk • Big Foot Museum is a museum and a theme park based in the South Goa, India, village of Loutolim in the sub-district of Salcete. It is a museum dedicated to rural Goan life. It was founded and is run by the artist Maendra Alvares. Loutolim is close to Margao.
1.1 miSW
Temple
Ramnathi
29 min walk • Ramanathi Goa The temple of Ramnathi is located in Ramnathim, Bandivade in Goa.Goud Saraswat Brahmins community, Daivadnya Brahmin and vaishyas are primary worshippers.
5.3 miW
Bridge
Zuari Bridge, Vasco da Gama
136 min walk • The Zuari Bridge is a bridge between North Goa and South Goa, India. It carries the NH 66 over the tidal part of the Zuari River, between the villages of Agaçaim and Cortalim. It is a few metres downstream of the Konkan Railway Bridge. The bridge is 1,225 metres long.
5.8 miN
Forts and castles
Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim
149 min walk • The Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim in India, also known as Fort St. James Banastarim or Benastari Castle, is located at on the right bank of Cumbarjua Canal, on the eastern tip of Old Goa, North Goa district in the state of Goa on the west coast of India.
2.2 miSE
Mosque
Safa Masjid, Ponda
57 min walk • Safa Mosque or Safa Shahouri Mosque is a mosque located at Ponda within Goa, India. It is a sixteenth century Islamic Monument. The mosque has a complex consisting of garden and fountains. The terracotta tile roof accommodates a rectangular prayer hall. It is an ASI protected Monument of National Importance in Goa.
2.4 miE
15°24'31"N • 74°1'30"E
Sahakari Spice Farm, Ponda
62 min walk • Farm

Ponda Fort

Facts and practical information

Ponda Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Big Foot Museum, Loutulim

Ramnathi

Zuari Bridge, Vasco da Gama

Fort of São Tiago of Banastarim

Safa Masjid, Ponda

Sahakari Spice Farm, Ponda