Nigdi, Pune

  NIGDI, PUNE

Nigdi is a small town in the area between Dehu road and Chinchwad in Pune city . It is known very well for the Bhakti Shakti garden which is a very famous landmark and is visited by one and all. There are stalls serving mouth watering food, toys , games and many more. But this place which I am talking about is also a well known tourist spot and you must surely visit it. It is called as Durga Tekdi (mountain) which is blessed and provided with enormous and abundant natural beauty which will definately steal your heart and leave you impressed. It is located near Appu Ghar which is an amusement park, and lies in the area which is called Siddhivinayak Nagari. 

Remember, when was the last time you fell in love with nature? Or when did you realise that life is beautiful? To understand this , visit the Durga tekdi  atleast once in a lifetime!It is a perfect place for trekking, mountaineering and exploring. People of all age groups visit this place . It is basically a hill which consists of gardens, a lake, a temple and a play area for children. It is so beautiful that you will fall in love with this place in your  first sight  itself. You will find swans, peacocks and ducks in the lake area. Sometime, monkeys do come here and you have to be careful and ensure that the monkeys don't take away your belongings such as mobile phones or wallets. There is a beautiful temple where you can offer your prayers . The best part about Durga tekdi is its gardens, which consists of many trees, different types of plants, flowers, and shrubs. Since there are many trees, the weather becomes cool and it also offers shade from the scorching hot sun. This place is no less than heaven. This hill is open for tourists from 5am to 5:30 pm. 

The view from the top of the mountain, ie the peak, is wonderful. You can see the whole view of Pune city. Also it is a great place to click photos with family and friends. A trek to this place will leave you refreshed, mentally as well as physically. Here are some of the photos of this beautiful place. Do visit this place to remind yourself about the beauty of nature and the importance to preserve our environment.