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
^Kakodkar, N.H., 2013. BIO-DIVERSITY OF THE PARVATI-PACHGAON HILLS: A'HABITAT ISLAND'IN PUNE METROPOLIS. Mammalia, 15, p.24.[1]
^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.[2]
Pune, Maharashtra, India