Trekking at Haji Malang Gad gives you a wonderful experience of religious and natural beauty. The fort situated at the border of the Thane-Raigad district has a magnificent view from the top of the hill. It is an east-west mountain facing dusk and dawn.
While on the way to your trek at Malanggad you will come across various shops that sell water, snacks, soft drinks, meals and religious products. You will also come across water reservoirs and a chor darwaja (hidden door).
The trek level of Haji Malang Gad is medium to difficult as a few parts of the fort are very challenging and dangerous to climb without any rope or safety harness. Read our blog to know in detail about How to Reach Malang Gad. There are a few necessary things that one should carry without fail while going on a trek to Malanggad.
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Essentials for the trek at Haji Malang Gad –
1. Shoes: It is necessary to wear shoes while trekking. The route at Haji Malang Gad has sharp turns and slippery rocks that can make you lose your grip. It is always preferred to wear trekking shoes and avoid sandals and slippers.
2. Backpack/Haversack: It is very important to carry a strong backpack, where you can carry things like snacks, water bottles, a camera, etc. It is very crucial to keep your hands free, as it becomes easier for you to climb the difficult parts of the mountain with the help of the grip of your hands.
3. Food Items and Water: It is very essential that you carry drinking water and snacks items like chocolates, biscuits or fruits. Keep drinking water sip by sip to keep your body hydrated. Avoid eating salty or spicy food, as it may dehydrate you soon.
4. Seasonal Necessities – Do carry raincoat, windcheater, suncap as per the season. During summer it important to carry and wear a cap which will protect you from the sun. Also, carrying a raincoat and windcheater is sensible during the rainy season.
5. Extra Clothes – Carrying extra clothes while trekking is recommended. During the rainy season, if your clothes are drenched, it is very needy to wear dried clothes.
6. Rope/Safety Harness – A point at Haji Malang Gad is a 14-foot gap that is joined with a narrow pipe, which is extremely dangerous. To cross this area of the mountain a rope or safety harness is necessary. Without which it is very risky and difficult to climb.
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7. Walking Pole – Carrying a walking pole can be optional. It can be used to reduce the stress that has been grown in your knees while trekking upwards the hill.
8. First Aid Kit – One should carry a first aid kit for emergencies if any. The kit should have Dettol/Savlon, cotton wool, bandages, antiseptic cream, Spray or ointment gel, basic painkillers.
9. Cameras - Nowadays, with good quality phones, people don’t feel the need to carry a camera. But, if you are a photographer, then know your equipment list to carry.
10. Power Bank – Fully charged power bank is a good idea to carry while going on a trek. It would be useful if your phone’s battery dies out.
11. Other - Other small things that are needy are napkins, plastic bags and ID proof.
These are the necessary things that one shall carry while trekking to Malanggad. Apart from all these things mentioned above, you can also add things to your list that you feel are necessary to carry. For Details about the Trek and Experience at Haji Malang Gad you can read our blog Visiting Haji Malang Gad, A Complete Trek Guide.
