Ponda can be described as the Hindu heart of Goa. It is famous for the five important temples that are situated around the town, and also has the largest mosque in Goa. Most of these temples look relatively new as they have been restored after being destroyed by the Portuguese.

That explains why there are no temples around the coast, which was the prime territory of the Portuguese. Besides the regular tourist who likes to spent his holiday vacations in Ponda, the city is also considered as a pilgrimage center for the devotees who come to worship and seek blessings from the holy deities. Ponda is also an important transport link.

Other attractions are the Bondla wildlife sanctuary and the Bhagvan Mahaveer sanctuary which are a must see for all nature lovers. The Bondla sanctuary is the smallest sanctuary and is spread over an area of 8 sq. kilometers. The place has rich flora and various species of deer form the major part of the fauna. Another attraction is the Dudhsagar Falls and is very impressive and spell binding. One can see it while going towards Karnataka on the eastern side.