Field Marshal Claude Auchinleck, the commanding general of the Indian Army, headed a commission throughout the nation towards the end of The Second World, and in December 1946, he delivered a report to the Government of India recommending the formation of a Joint Services Military Academy. In late 1947, the group launched an action plan to establish a comprehensive military academy and started looking for a desirable position. A thankful Sudanese government presented Lord Linlithgow, the then Viceroy of India, with a gift of £100,000 in 1941. India received £70,000 (Rs 14 lakh at that stage) after separation, with the residual £30,000 going to Pakistan. The Indian Army reportedly opted to use these resources to partially support the NDA's development.
 

It covers 7,015 acres of the 8,022 acres provided by the previous Bombay Provincial government. The location was also preferred because of its vicinity to the Arabian Sea and a neighbouring operating airbase at Lohegaon, as well as its friendly atmosphere. The building is a three-story basalt and granite construction made of Jodhpur red sandstone. Its facade consists of a mix of archways, columns, and patios, all of which are crowned by a canopy. The NDA offers a fantastic infrastructure for recruit training, including well-kept dormitories, laboratories, 2 Olympic-size pools, a gym, 32 soccer fields, two polo grounds, a cricket field, and a handful of tennis and squash courts.

• Since the trip to National Defence Academy is more of an educational one, you cannot go exploring it like a park. Despite that, visitors can check out the Air Force Training Team, and the Equitation team.
• The weapon technology park attracts a lot of attention from the visitors since they get to look at the weapons on display there.
• For the history geeks, the NDA Museum can definitely be a place of interest.

• You must request approval 48 hours in advance of your visit. 
• You must include information such as the anticipated date of visits, the number of individuals who will be going, car information, identity proofs, and contact details. 
• They also host a passing-out parade twice a year, which is among the most memorable visiting occasions, so try to schedule your vacation near it.
   

Pune is beautiful both in monsoon and cold months, hence the months of July to February are appropriate for a trip towards this massive Marathi megacity. The weather has stayed cool and nice. Warmer months should be skipped since the weather is harsh and could jeopardise your goals.

• Shaniwar Wada
• Osho Ashram
• Sinhagad Fort 
• Aga Khan Palace
• Rajmachi Fort 
• Pune Okayama Friendship Garden
   

• The location of the National Defence Academy in Pune, is optimal as a training ground, because the setup here was best suited to train all the forces, unlike any other academy.
• India’s first man to fly to space, Rakesh Sharma also came from the NDA Pune, adding more stars to its name.
• Compared to any other institute, this academy itself has provided 27 service chiefs to the nation so far.
• In commemoration of the contributions made by Indian soldiers in the Sudanese theatre during the East African combat, the administration center was renamed the Sudan Block.