Taljai Hills

Taljai
View of Pune taken from the top of the hill of Taljai
Highest point
Elevation 2,000 ft (610 m)
Geography
Location India Pune, Maharashtra, India
Parent range Western Ghats
Climbing
Easiest route Through the Shivaji Maratha College campus

Taljai is a hill right at the heart of Pune city 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 Taljai, a Hindu Goddess.Vehicles are prohibited in this area.

The reserve attracts migratory birds and is home to Peacocks.This place is therefore popular with amateur bird watchers. and ornithologists.[1][2] The lake at Taljai per Raut et al dying due to dumping of plastic waste.[3] Taljai is open for visitors from 5 to 10 in the mornings and from 4:30 to 7:00 in the evenings.

References

  1. ↑ Kakodkar, N.H., 2013. BIO-DIVERSITY OF THE PARVATI-PACHGAON HILLS: A'HABITAT ISLAND'IN PUNE METROPOLIS. Mammalia, 15, p.24.
  2. ↑ Bhaskar, P., 2012. "Urbanization and changing green spaces in Indian cities (Case study–City of Pune)". International Journal of Geology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, 2, pp. 148–156.
  3. ↑ Raut, R., Desai, S., Bapat, R. and Kharat, S., 2000. Aquatic Insects and Molluscs of Pune City. Journal of Ecological Society, pp.13-14.

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