Why You Must Trek at the Haji Malanggad if you are at Mumbai

 The Baba Haji Malang Gad or let's say the Malanggad hill is situated in a small district, Raigad in Maharashtra and you are compelled to go on the Hajimalang Trek to the eastward side of this mountain range at least once if you are visiting Mumbai or you live there. In the Thane region of the state, there was a king named "Nal Raja" who had ruled this place during the history created by Baba to kill the demons. Therefore, you have to start looking for hotels near Thane railway station to commence your trip.

Here are 7 tips about why you should plan a trek at the Haji Malanggad if you are at or going to Mumbai:

1. Rich in History

Haji Malang is Must-Do trek if you are looking for place nearest to Mumbai.

Malanggad hill is built on three different tiers. The lowest of them all is the Pir Machi which has the Haji Malang's dargah on it and it is a tableland which is 1000 feet deep and 2500 feet high along with SoneMachi in the middle and Balekilla on the top. The fort of Haji Mangal is nothing like usual forts with fortifications rather it was completely depending upon universal features of the hill to protect itself.

2. Road Trip

If you want a really adventurous trip to the Malanggad then you can start it with a road trip first and then take it to another level or take a bus to the nearest stop and book a hotel near the Thane bus station and then you can plan your trek accordingly after settling in.

3. Transportation

Minibuses and auto rickshaws wield of the sepulchre to Kalyan till considerably late at night but it is better to ask for the last bus for going back. Moreover, recently a direct train carrying a minimum of 1000 passengers in the Malanggad Funicular Railway which goes up and comes down every hour.

4. Less travelling

It needs an hour to move to the Pirmachi from the bottom centre, and a further 30 minutes to arrive SoneMachi. but, the climb to the Balekilla is extremely unfavourable and unsafe. A district villager used to give a guide to surmount up but only proficient climbers with proper sorts of material and ropes should attempt to ascend the Balekilla.

5. Mythological Trek

As told by the legend, the King and Queen had transformed into stone and still now are stoned by the public. If you are climbing up to the hill, it incorporates being led by a ropeway over two zeniths. After here, you can move along with the trekking and throw stones at the wish-granting peaks to wish for one.

6. Mumbai to Malanggad

On one hand, we have the life of night clubs and the party mood in Mumbai and on the other, we have the one place near Mumbai different from its usual vibes, the mountain range for unity and goodness, The Baba Haji Malang Gad which can give you back your mental peace if you want to sneak out from the hustle.

7. For your Information

Eastern side of the Malanggad has a temple of Datta Mandir and a deep well and also a Ganesh Mandir inside the forest. You can also be considering to trek to Tavli or DadiMaa where the main Dargah is located which is opposite the mountain. Tavli is the next highest mountain in Matheran range after Matheran.