Ponda Temples Day Trip — Mangeshi, Shantadurga & Safa Masjid
When the Portuguese Inquisition pushed Hindu worship out of the coastal towns, the temples were moved inland to Ponda and rebuilt. Shri Mangueshi and Shri Shantadurga are the two grandest, with deepstambhas, tanks and white-pillared halls. Safa Masjid, a Muslim place of worship of the Adil Shahi period, stands in the same town — taken together, they explain a great deal about Goa.
Photographs of the places on this itinerary — The Trip India media library
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- Duration
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- Destination
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- Planned days
- ₹3,000
- From, per person
- Easy
- English, Hindi, Konkani
- Pickup included
- Book 7 days ahead
Your itinerary
A 1-day route through Ponda.
Shri Mangueshi and its deepstambha
Shri Shantadurga's tank and hall
Safa Masjid — Adil Shahi, in the same town
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When the Portuguese Inquisition pushed Hindu worship out of the coastal towns, the temples were moved inland to Ponda and rebuilt. Shri Mangueshi and Shri Shantadurga are the two grandest, with deepstambhas, tanks and white-pillared halls. Safa Masjid, a Muslim place of worship of the Adil Shahi period, stands in the same town — taken together, they explain a great deal about Goa.
Shri Mangueshi TempleShri Shantadurga TempleSafa MasjidPonda town
Itineraries are indicative and may be re-sequenced for weather, road or permit conditions.
What's included
What's included
- Private air-conditioned car and driver for the day
- Pickup and drop at your hotel in Goa
- All tolls, parking and fuel
- Driver-cum-guide
Not included
- Entry fees and monument tickets unless stated
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Camera fees
Additional information
Everything the operator has confirmed about how this trip runs.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start time
- 09:00
- Guide languages
- English, Hindi, Konkani
- Pickup
- Included
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Customisable
- Yes, on request
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before
Good to know
Things to carry
- Sun protection — most of this is open ground
- Comfortable shoes you can walk in
- Two litres of water
- A hat
Important notes
The temples are active places of worship with dress rules — no shorts or sleeveless tops.,These are working temples — dress modestly and keep quiet during services.
Frequently asked
Why book with us
Flexible cancellation
Free cancellation up to 7 days before
Local operators
Curated and run by vetted local operators
Guided in your language
English, Hindi, Konkani
Instant confirmation
No waiting on a callback
Planning Ponda Temples Day Trip — Mangeshi, Shantadurga & Safa Masjid?
1 day covering Ponda. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with dates and a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation
Planning Ponda Temples Day Trip — Mangeshi, Shantadurga & Safa Masjid?
1 day covering Ponda. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation
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