Malanggad Top
Date : 25th February, 2024
Grade : Difficult
Cost : ₹ 1300
Highest Altitude : 3200 feet (975m)
Major Attraction :
Thrilling Technical Climb to the Top,
View of Tahuli, Chanderi, Matheran Range of Mountains,
Haji-Malang Dargah
Meeting Point :
Kalyan bus depot (in Kalyan West, near Platform No. 1) at 07.00 am (After reaching meeting point, call our trek leader. Contact detail will be provided on the event day)
Key Info :
Trek Duration : 3 hours ascend, 2 hours descend, and Rope Climb
Water Sources : Base village
Washroom Facilities : Base village
Technical Climb : Yes
Base Village : Sonmachi
Trek Elevation : 2500 feet (from base village)
Nearby City : Kalyan
Mode of Transport : Eeco or Omni from Kalyan
Vehicle Travel Distance : 15 kms one way
Vehicle Travel Duration : 45 mins one way
Batch Size : Minimum 7, Maximum 14 participants
Tentative Schedule :
07:00 am : Meet near Kalyan bus depot and move towards base village
08:00 am : Reach base village and have breakfast
08:30 am : Start trek with short briefing and introduction
11:30 am : Reach Sonmachi (from here technical climb starts)
02:00 pm: Reach Top and Have lunch (Bring your own)
04:00 pm : Start descend
07:30 pm : Reach base village
09:00 pm : Reach Kalyan
Cost Inclusions :
Travel from Kalyan to Kalyan by private vehicle
Breakfast
Technical Climb Expertise Charges
First aid and guide charges only
Things to Carry :
3 litres of water
Packed lunch or snacks for lunch
Trekking shoes (Action Trekking or Coaster CTR shoes are recommended, avoid Forclaz/Quechua/Running/Other sports shoes for treks in Maharashtra)
Glucon D or Elecrolyte Powder
Medicine as necessary to you
Important Note :
1) This is a difficult grade trek and involves technical climb, not ideal for beginners.
Overview :
Malanggad fort is near Kalyan and is in the same mountain of Haji-Malang Dargah. One can easily climb upto Sonmachi, from here onward the real thrillng climb begins. The last patch involves crossing of a patch involving a pipe bridge which adds to the thrill. The final patch requires technical support. This trek is for you if you have prior trekking experience only.