Malanggadमलंगगड
A Sufi dargah halfway up, and a technical pinnacle above it that few ever reach.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereThane, Maharashtra
Thane-Palghar
Thane-Palghar
Best time to visit15 October to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyDifficult
Height900 m above sea level
Time needed5 hrs
Base and nearbyMalangwadi, Kalyan
EntryFree · guide for upper section
ClosuresUsually closed 15 June to 30 September. Thane district monsoon ban; the upper pinnacle needs rope even in dry weather.
About Malanggad
Haji Malang dargah sits partway up and draws large numbers of pilgrims of several faiths. Above it the fort continues to a pinnacle that requires rope and technical skill, so most visitors stop at the dargah and only climbers go higher.
What to see and do
- Haji Malang dargah, shared by multiple faiths
- Technical pinnacle above the dargah
- Steps and stalls on the pilgrim route
- Views over Kalyan and the Ulhas valley
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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