Taljai Hills

Parent rangeWestern GhatsClimbingEasiest routeThrough the Shivaji Maratha College campus

Taljai is a hill located in the heart of Pune, India that has been designated as a wildlife reserve. The road to this hill passes through the Shivaji Maratha College campus with a picturesque mountain path, with sharp turns. Near the entrance of the forest is a temple to the hill's namesake Taljai mata; a Hindu goddess.

The reserve attracts migratory birds and is home to peacocks. The location is therefore popular with amateur bird watchers and ornithologists.^[1][2] A recent study concluded that the lake at Taljai is dying due to dumping of plastic waste.^[3] facing issues to maintain its original form due to urbanization. Several organisations are running campaigns to raise the issue. The park is open for visitors from 5 to 10 in the mornings and from 4:30 to 7:00 in the evenings. Vehicles are prohibited in the area.

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