Taljai Hills
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| Taljai | |
|---|---|
 View of Pune taken from the top of the hill of Taljai | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,000 ft (610 m) |
| Coordinates | 18°28′32″N 73°49′41″E / 18.4754554°N 73.8279674°E |
| Geography | |
  Taljai | |
| Parent range | Western Ghats |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Through 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 5:00 to10:00 in the mornings and from 4:30 to 7:00 in the evenings. Vehicles are prohibited in the area.
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