Taljai Hills
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.
| Taljai | |
|---|---|
 View of Pune taken from the top of the hill of Taljai | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,000 ft (610 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.4754554°N 73.8279674°E |
| Geography | |
  Taljai | |
| Parent range | Western Ghats |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Through the Shivaji Maratha College campus |
The reserve attracts migratory birds and is home to Peacocks. This place 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] The park is open for visitors from 5 to 10 in the mornings and from 4:30 to 7:00 in the evenings.
References
- Kakodkar, N.H., 2013. BIO-DIVERSITY OF THE PARVATI-PACHGAON HILLS: A'HABITAT ISLAND'IN PUNE METROPOLIS. Mammalia, 15, p.24.
- 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.
- 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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