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Sanjiv G
Pune, India77 contributions
Feb 2022
Its a reputed institute for tri services of armed forces. Very large expansive campus having all kind of amenities for training of the cadets and very large mess. Must visit if you can manage. We were accompanied by a retired major general who had taken prior permission for our large group.
Written 15 March 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
lotusdiamond
Chandigarh, India1,232 contributions
Jan 2020
NDA is prestigious training academy for induction in armed forces as officers after passing out 12th class. Situated away from city of Pune is one the best institute of country. Cadets are trained in 3 year course before they go to respective academies of army, navy and air force. Well maintained and neat place. Worth visiting in case you are near Pune. You may need permission to go inside. You can see well disciplined Cadets moving in disciplined manner. Beautifully manicured lawns and feel proud of our Armed forces. Every year twice Passing out parade is conducted in Jun and Dec, try in case you can witness that. Various architecture and buildings are well maintained . You can also visit khadakwasla dam nearby.
Written 6 May 2020
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Neeldana B
Pune, India127 contributions
May 2019
Had been here at the time of my MBA induction and the purpose of the visit was to make students like us understand about a systematic disciplined and hard-working life.
Written 6 April 2020
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Jalal Iqbal
Dhaka City, Bangladesh1,463 contributions
Jan 2020
an academy for Indian Armed forces. huge and well maintained. has a nice museum within. can visit and bit far from the city.
Written 16 March 2020
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RahulBali1960
Pune, India91 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
The best in the entire world . NDA trains the best to be commissioned to Armed forces no wonder as a regular feature one or all chiefs are from this place
Written 12 February 2020
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Malini Singh
Pune, India7 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
The National Defence Academy is a must-do if visiting Pune. It is one one the three institutions of it’s kind globally where tri-services leadership is trained in it’s cradle.
For every Indian citizen, it is a matter of pride and instils great confidence to see the the rigorous training, fine facilities and trained faculty provided by the Government for the cadets.
Permission for a visitor’s pass needs to be sanctioned a couple of days ahead for a Sunday and there are areas open to public that showcase a day in the life of a cadet, equitation training and a state of art kitchen and Mess for the Cadets which has a seating capacity of 2000. Any cuisine is catered to in-house.
It takes an hour one way going upto NDA from the centre of town, so one has to reserve half a day pre-lunch for the visit.
Jai Hind.
P.S. Foreign Nationals are not allowed.
For every Indian citizen, it is a matter of pride and instils great confidence to see the the rigorous training, fine facilities and trained faculty provided by the Government for the cadets.
Permission for a visitor’s pass needs to be sanctioned a couple of days ahead for a Sunday and there are areas open to public that showcase a day in the life of a cadet, equitation training and a state of art kitchen and Mess for the Cadets which has a seating capacity of 2000. Any cuisine is catered to in-house.
It takes an hour one way going upto NDA from the centre of town, so one has to reserve half a day pre-lunch for the visit.
Jai Hind.
P.S. Foreign Nationals are not allowed.
Written 11 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Shubham Jadhav
Pune, India70 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
As I said he you word. I don't consider myself capable of posting review about The National Defense Academy
Written 8 February 2020
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madhurgeet6
Mumbai, India73 contributions
Aug 2019
I have been here with an air force friend of mine. It's superbly maintained and one feels a sense of immense pride and joy in this institution
Written 8 January 2020
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amita pandey
Pune, India46 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
NDA is must visit place when you are in Pune, its a defence institution and area where students are passed out with rankings n orders, NDA got really beautiful sightseeing as well..one should visit to explore and experience defence life
Written 12 December 2019
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TravellerMentor
Navi Mumbai, India550 contributions
Sep 2019
Its NDA training academy , a defence training center where soldier get trained , it ain't a tourist place and entry is allowed to authorized person only but you can view from out.
Written 8 December 2019
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Is any kind of permission need to visit nda as a visitor. And yes,also do we need permission if we visit on Sunday and thought we visit on Sunday is the main nda office open
RhinoTourism.com
Pune District, India34 contributions
No permission is not required as such, if you are riding 2 wheeler then you need to wear helmate and if any one seated they also requried to have the helmate.
Sightsee31452265817
New Delhi, India
How can i book my travel
RhinoTourism.com
Pune District, India34 contributions
Pls let us know where and which location you look for booking your travel.
I am an ex service men from NDA , living in shivane out side of NDA.
NO IDs of NDA authorities are available to inform about CORONA SEGREGATIONS from a Bihari Domicile who flown to Shivane from china 2 months back with rigorous flue and cough for a month.
He is belongs to a five member family and all are associating with all. one of the lady from this family is working in APPS .All small kids are to be taken medical investigations.
This Person and his mother is always entering to NDA quarters, canteen and other areas.
He do not have Corona. But taking precaution and investigations can save NDA cadets and other society in Shivane Uttam nagar area.
I would like to inform NDA administration to take necessary actions to inoculate and segregate all from this family members.
Biswajit D
Bengaluru, India14 contributions
How to book for national defence academy in pune to visit. Please someone explain in details
vineeth.naik@gmail.com
Panjim, India34 contributions
Sir I have always visited NDA with my cousins who have passed out from here. However for your benefit reproduced below is a very good account for visiting NDA by a fellow Tripadvisor Raju S :
Half Day NDA Tour For Citizens By NDA
Review of National Defence Academy
Reviewed 22 July 2018
It is an excellent gesture by NDA of sponsoring half day NDA tour only on Sundays & only for Indian Citizens with prior sanction from NDA.
For procedure on NDA tour, please visit the NDA website as guided below:
a. Type NDA in google & click on search symbol, screen will display NDA search results.
b. Click on the NDA website to open NDA home page on your screen.
c. Point the cursor on extreme right tab named "Misc".
d. Click on "Motivational visits" under the pull down menu of "Misc" tab.
e. "Procedure for Motivational Visits To NDA" page will open.
Under the main heading, there are total 5 clauses.
All 5 clauses summarizes complete NDA tour in an easy to understand way viz:
I have briefed the clauses below but you please read it fully in the website:
Clause 1) General info, email id & system of taking prior sanction
Clause 2) Transportation arrangement, timing of NDA tour, tour itinerary
Clause 3) Info on application process time plus tour cancellation system
Clause 4) Info on dress code
Clause 5) Info on disallowed dress code
Helpful Tips On NDA tour.
You have to reach Trishakti Gate of NDA. Route to Trishakti Gate of NDA from Chandni chowk.
On reaching Chandni chowk from Kothrud, Pashan or Katraj, ascend the road & take immediate very 1st left turn for NDA road thru Garden court. Straight road of 5 km leads to NDA trishakti gate.
Tips:
1. You will see NDA security guard on your left upon ascending road from Chandni chowk
2. It is the left side road between Pune Mumbai bypass road & Mulshi road
3. If you are in doubt ask at the Chandni chowk itself, don't proceed on Mulshi road from Chandni chowk. I repeat don't proceed on Mulshi road.
1. NDA Tour is free
2. Timing 10.30 am to 1 pm
3. NDA arranges bus & guide for tour
4. Photography: It is permitted
5. Free parking for 2 & 4 wheeler at NDA Trishakti gate
6. There is drinking water & wash room facility;
a) At reception
b) Also at the tour itinerary places
7. Getting prior sanction process briefed for you below:
a) Email id of NDA is mentioned in clause no. 1.
Write email addressed to it with date of visit & providing all other requested details in clause no. 1.
b) NDA will respond by email in 24 to 48 hours confirming whether your visit is sanctioned for the said date or to postpone visit for another date.
c) On your NDA tour date, report at the Trishakti gate reception. Reception has the list of visitors for that day, check whether your name is there in that list or not.
d) If not in the list then show either hard copy of NDA email sanctioning your visit or soft version of it on your mobile phone.
e) Wait in the reception for NDA bus & be in touch with the NDA coordinator officer for bus. When the bus arrives board it & enjoy your half day NDA tour.
8. Brief on NDA tour
The bus will take you to:
a) Equitation Training
You will get to see horses from very near as well as you can touch them.
b) Short video film screening inside Habibullah Hall on NDA training
c) Museum of weapons & martyrs
NB: Habibullah Hall & Museum are in same building.
Photography is permitted in the entrance hall of museum.
d) Sudan block (the main attraction of NDA tour).
It is that building image appearing in our mind when we think of NDA or in newspaper article or magazine article.
It is the most photogenic spot of NDA tour.
e) Finally cadet mess hall.
Here also you are allowed to take photos.
Above was the itinerary we were taken to during our visit.
NDA campus is scenic green, with eye pleasing neat & clean environment.
I have taken photos of above places & tagged accordingly for ease of understanding.
Please see it.
Most of the citizens are unaware of this NDA tour on Sundays.
I was also unaware. I found it on NDA website.
NB:
a) Inside NDA campus, there is a public resident place too. At one junction small super market with variety of shops & small restaurants are located.
Bus didn't stopped here during our tour.
b) Check with the NDA coordinator officer, if he allows your car for entering the premises of NDA for tour instead of NDA bus.
c) NDA staff as well as ex staff are visiting NDA in their car after completing required formalities.
Felt happy on NDA tour as it provided an insight on NDA training course as well as first opportunity to see NDA personally.
You will also feel happy.
All the best,
How can our school students visit nda..?
Show us the procedure to visit this place..
What documents required to visit..?
Madhurima G
Pune, India
Hi, can a civilian also go inside NDA and visit? Is that allowed
Mihir B
Bhubaneswar, India108 contributions
YES. ONLY on a holiday AFTER obtaining permission from the gate
Are the Guests of cadets on Sundays allowed to take food items for them inside tha NDA campus ?
Mike
Pune, India14 contributions
Unless you are allergic, eat in Gole market cafe. Snacks are available. Gole Market also sells NDA souvenirs.
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