National Defence Academy, Pune

Khadakwasla

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Museum and Gallery

Entry Fee & Ticket

National Defence Academy open from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm only sunday in the week,Ni entry fee. | No Entry Fee

Opening Time & Days

The visitor only visit in NDA in between 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Open Days

The National Defence Academy is open from Monday to Saturday and is closed on every Sunday.

Best Time to Visit

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Place Visit With

Family Kids Friends Solo Parents Siblings Youngsters

1.2 km away

Mandai Metro Station

2.6 km away

Deccan Gymkhana Metro Station

3.3 km away

Garware College Metro Station

3.4 km away

Kasba Peth Metro Station

3.5 km away

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan Metro Station

3.6 km away

How to Reach National Defence Academy

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from National Defence Academy.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into Pune Airport

11.3 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Pune Railway Station

4.6 km away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from Vallabhnagar State Transport Bus Stand

15.4 km away

About National Defence Academy

The National Defense Academy is a joint service academy of the Indian Armed Forces located in Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra. Here cadets of all the three services i.e. Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force train together before proceeding for training in their respective academies.

It is the world's first Tri-Service Academy. This academy is an extraordinary blend of excellence and valor. Therefore, anyone who wants to join the defense must visit this place and become a spectator of true patriotic spirit.

Architecture of National Defence Academy

NDA is spread over 7000 acres. Its building is made of red sandstone brought from Jodhpur which is a 3-storey basalt and granite structure. Its architecture has an exterior design consisting of a mix of arches, pillars and verandahs with a dome on top.

Interesting facts about National Defence Academy

NDA is the reputed training academy to join the armed forces as officers after passing 12th standard.
Beautifully designed lawns and feel proud of our armed forces.
It is one of three institutes of its kind globally where tri-service leadership is trained in its cradle.
Here you can also see the History Museum and some tanks.
The central building is known as Sudan House and is one of the main attractions.
The walls of the foyer are adorned with portraits of NDA graduates who have been awarded the highest gallantry award, the Param Vir Chakra or the Ashoka Chakra.

National Defence Academy FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Khadakwasla, Pune.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the National Defence Academy: National Defence Academy open from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm only sunday in the week,Ni entry fee. | No Entry Fee The visitor only visit in NDA in between 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

𝒜. You should visit National Defence Academy during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December months for best experience.