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Lingana Fort
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Lingana (585 ft.) lies in Mahad whereas Rayling Hill falls in Pune Region Lingana is the toughest natural rock climb in the Sahyadri mountains. The rock/soil found on Lingana is of Basalt type. Linganawadi is the base village for this hill/fort. The route to the caves from the base is a challenging one with steep slopes near the caves. The climb further up to the summit is the most difficult and arduous due to steepness and severe exposure to around 1800-2000ft. To traverse above the caves requires good climbing knowledge. Some of the caves have perennial water supply and to stay in them is quite a thrilling experience.
