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From temples a few minutes away to beaches, waterfalls and wildlife: here's what's around Sadanand Guest House in Madkai, Ponda.

Getting Here

Distance From Stations & Airports

Karmali Railway Station

14 km· about 30 min

Our nearest railway station

Madgaon (Margao) Railway Station

29 km· about 45 min – 1 hr

Dabolim – Goa International Airport

20 km· about 1 hr

Quickest via the Cortalim – Madkai ferry across the Zuari (time includes the crossing)

Mopa – Manohar International Airport

55 km· about 1 hr 15 min

Toll road via NH 66

Coconut groves around Madkai

Coconut groves around Madkai

2 places

Right Around Madkai

Quiet village roads, coconut groves and the Zuari river, just minutes from your room.

  • Sunset Point, Parampai

    Evening views over the river

    Madkai – Kundai Link Rd, Madkai, Ponda, Goa 403404

    2.9 km · 5 minDirections →

  • Madkai Ferry (to Cortalim)

    A local ferry ride across the Zuari

    Madkai, Goa 403404

    3.9 km · 10 minDirections →
Shree Mangesh Temple

Shree Mangesh Temple

6 places

Ponda Temple Trail

Ponda is known for some of Goa's most beautiful temples, and several are within a short drive.

Sahakari Spice Farm

Sahakari Spice Farm

3 places

Spice Farms & Nature Parks

Walk through spice plantations, taste local food and spot butterflies in the Ponda hills.

Basilica of Bom Jesus

Basilica of Bom Jesus

5 places

Old Goa & Heritage

UNESCO-listed churches, Portuguese-era streets and old forts.

  • Basilica of Bom Jesus

    Old Goa Road, Old Goa, Goa 403402

    13.2 km · 25 minDirections →

  • Viceroy's Arch

    Old Goa, Goa 403402

    13.6 km · 25 minDirections →

  • Big Foot Goa (heritage village)

    Cross Museum, Main Road, Loutolim, Goa 403718

    0832 277 7034
    15.2 km · 35 minDirections →

  • St. Estevam Fort

    St Estevam Island, Goa 403106

    16.4 km · 25 minDirections →

  • Fontainhas Latin Quarter

    Altinho, Panaji, Goa 403001

    24.1 km · 40 minDirections →
Miramar Beach

Miramar Beach

7 places

Nearest Beaches

Sun, sand and sunsets: the closest beaches are under an hour away.

Carambolim Lake

Carambolim Lake

3 places

Wildlife Sanctuaries & Birding

Forests of the Western Ghats and lakes full of migratory birds.

  • Carambolim Lake Bird Sanctuary

    Best for migratory birds in winter

    Lake Road, Karmali, Corlim, Goa 403110

    12.2 km · 25 minDirections →

  • Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

    Usgao-Ganjem, Goa 403406

    28.3 km · 50 minDirections →

  • Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary

    Mollem, Goa 403410

    48.2 km · 1 hr 45 minDirections →
Dudhsagar Falls

Dudhsagar Falls

2 places

Trekking & Waterfalls

Forest trails and waterfalls, especially beautiful after the monsoon.

  • Harvalem Waterfalls

    Rudreshwar Colony, Kudne, Goa 403505

    25.6 km · 35 minDirections →

  • Dudhsagar Falls trek

    Goa's tallest waterfall

    Mollem – Kolem, Goa 403410

    45.3 km · 1 hr 25 minDirections →
River kayaking

River kayaking

1 place

Kayaking & River Fun

Paddle through calm backwaters and rivers with a local guide.

  • Goa Kayaking (guided trips)

    No. 6, Plot 721/A, Airport Rd, Chicalim, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403802

    094220 56037
    30.4 km · 50 minDirections →

Make Sadanand Your Base in Goa

Ask us for local tips when you arrive. We're happy to help you plan your days.

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Distances and drive times are approximate and measured by road from the guest house; traffic, ferry timings and seasons can change them. Addresses and phone numbers are as listed on Google Maps. Please check opening hours before you visit.

Photo credits: Mangueshi Temple Goa by Pranaysahu26, CC BY-SA 4.0 · IN-Goa-Ponda-Spice-lake-arakere by Balou46, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Basilica of Bom Jesus by iMahesh, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Beautiful Colva Beach in Goa by Ymsarade, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bondla-12 by Amolpro, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Dudhsagar falls by soumyajit pramanick, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Kayaking nachani by Deeps2200, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple (70) by Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Shri Nageshi Temple (27) by Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Inside the Shantadurga Temple by Mahabalaindia, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sahakari Spice Farm by Ashwin Kumar, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Arch of The Viceroys by Rupeshsarkar, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Big Foot Loutolim by Basheer Olakara, CC BY 2.0 · Fortress at St. Estevam by Subhash B Jan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fontainhas, Panaji (01) by iMahesh, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Miramar 24022016 by Nikhilb239, CC BY 3.0 · Dona Paula, Panaji by Mrinmoy55, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bogmalo Beach (6) by Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Carambolim lake 13 by Saclorine, CC BY-SA 4.0