Mushtifund, Panaji

#18 among attractions in Panaji

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Mushtifund Saunstha, or simply The Saunstha, is a not-for-profit educational institution founded in 1908 in Goa, India by locals aspiring to spread elementary education in the native Konkani and Marathi language as opposed to that in the Portuguese language in use then as a primary language of instruction as a direct consequence of the Portuguese rule in Goa. The Saunstha has a student community of over 2,500. It runs three elementary schools, one high school, one junior college, and one technical school. ()

Coordinates: 15°29'44"N, 73°49'33"E

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Mushtifund – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Goa State Museum, Sunaparanta, Kala Academy.

~1730 ftNE
Architecture, Church, Historical place
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Panaji
9 min walk • The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is located in Panjim, Goa, India. The Church conducts Mass every day in English, Konkani, and Portuguese. The colonial Portuguese Baroque style church was first built in 1541 as a chapel on a hill side overlooking the city of Panjim.
0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Goa State Museum, Panaji
14 min walk • Goa State Museum, also known as the State Archaeology Museum, Panaji, is a museum in Goa, India. Established in 1977, it contains departments including Ancient History and Archaeology, Art and Craft, and Geology.
~860 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Sunaparanta, Panaji
5 min walk • Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts is a cultural centre in Altinho, Panjim, Goa. Its official website describes it as a "non-profit, process-based initiative to encourage creation, learning, understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts through education and dialogue in Goa".
0.6 miW
Museum, Concert hall, Auditorium
Kala Academy, Panaji
15 min walk • Kala Academy is a prominent cultural centre run by the Government of Goa, in Goa, India. Situated at Campal, Panjim, it is registered as a society, and was started in February 1970. The building was designed by Charles Correa.
1 miNE
Bridge
Atal Setu, Panaji
26 min walk • The Atal Setu is a cable-stayed bridge in Goa that runs between Panaji and Porvorim. It carries National Highway 66 over the tidal part of the Mandovi River. It is 5.1 kilometres long, making it the third longest cable-stayed bridge in India.
~1390 ftNE
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Casino Goa, Panaji
7 min walk • The Casino Goa is a live casino located offshore in Panaji in Goa. The casino is located on a yacht, the M.V. Caravela, anchored in the River Mandovi. The casino vessel worth is 110 million Rupees and is owned by the Advani Pleasure Cruise Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Delta Corp and Casinos Austria.
1.6 miSW
Beach, Outdoor activities
Miramar Beach, Panaji
41 min walk • Miramar is the beach area of the Goan capital of Panjim, also known as Panaji and is one of the most visited beaches of Goa. It is one of the two only beaches in Panjim, other being Caranzalem beach.
~840 ftW
Street
18th June Road, Panaji
5 min walk • 18th June Road is one of the busiest streets in Panaji, Goa, India. It is located in the heart of the city, and is a major shopping destination for the tourist folks. Major businesses and restaurants line the street.
~1650 ftN
Memorial
Azad Maidan, Panaji
8 min walk • Azad Maidan is a martyrs' monument and ground in the Indian state of Panaji, Goa. It is located opposite the Goa Police headquarters on the Mahatma Gandhi Road, Panaji. It is located at 15°30′0″N 73°49′34″E.
0.5 miE
Library
Goa State Central Library, Panaji
13 min walk • Goa State Central Library is the main library in the State of Goa, India. It is located in Panjim and its website claims that it is the first public library to be set up across India, in the early 1830s.
0.5 miSW
Island, Area
Tiswadi, Panaji
12 min walk • Tiswadi or Ilhas de Goa is a Sub-District in North Goa in the state of Goa, Konkan region, India. This was one of the first territories to be annexed by Portugal in 1510. The present capital - Panjim as well the former capital - The City of Goa, both lie on the largest island.

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Which popular attractions are close to Mushtifund?

Nearby attractions include 18th June Road, Panaji (5 min walk), Sunaparanta, Panaji (5 min walk), Casino Goa, Panaji (7 min walk), Azad Maidan, Panaji (8 min walk).

How to get to Mushtifund by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mushtifund:

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Kadamba Bus Terminus (19 min walk)
Interstate Bus Terminal (20 min walk)