Taljai Tekdi
13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/pune·16 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Taljai Tekdi is a hill in Pune that many commenters recommend for walks and short treks within the city, and one notes entry is free. Several suggest visiting in the morning or evening, with one recommending an early weekend walk followed by poha from stalls outside. A few locals caution against going after dark, advising daytime visits instead, and one visitor feels it was more beautiful and peaceful before the pandemic.
Address
Taljai hill, Taljai Mandir Rd, Pune, Maharashtra 411009, India
At a glance
- Best for
- Walks
- Known for
- Short treks within the city, Morning walks
- Best time to go
- Early morning
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Lists Taljai among free trekking spots to visit.
Says parents will be happy if taken to Taljai in the morning.
Recommends it.
Local says it's nice in mornings and afternoons but becomes sketchy after 7-8pm, with robberies and murders having occurred there.
Recommends it.
Recommends Taljai tekdi as a place to explore.
Suggests visiting Taljai Tekdi in the morning and evening.
Lists Taljai among nearby places to visit from Hadapsar.
Warns against going at night, saying secluded spots like this attract junkies and gangs; go where there is public presence instead.
Calls Taljai tekdi a really good place for a long walk.
Recommends early morning weekend walks at Taljai hills with poha from stalls outside.
Recommends it.
Suggests visiting Taljai tekdi in the evening.
Feels the place should have been visited before covid, when it was more beautiful and peaceful.
Suggests Taljai Tekdi as another spot to show a friend from Delhi.
Suggests Taljai as a peaceful place to visit in Pune.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.