Description:- Why AMK - Alang Madan Kulang Fort

For those who have just completed the monsoon trekking season, Must be all geared up for a new adventure. We call upon the survivors to explore the most difficult trek in the Sahyadri. An adventure to explore the path less taken, come on pack your bags, and join the adventure 

About Alang Fort:

Alang Fort (also Alangad) is a fort in Nashik district, Maharashtra, India. It is one of the three forts, the others being Madangad and Kulang, in the Kalsubai range of the Western Ghats. They are the most difficult to reach forts in Nasik District. A dense forest cover makes these treks difficult. These three forts are a little neglected due to very heavy rains in the area and a difficult confusing path to the forts.

About Kulang fort:

Being in the same region of the three forts its said climb to Kulang is the most difficult. On the way up climbing, we come across patches of rock cut steps. It takes 6 hours to reach from Kulanwadi to the fort. On the fort to see around 5 water cisterns. From here we could also see Mahuli with the 3 pinnacles. One can also stay at the caves here.

About Madan fort:

The climb preferred is usually between Madan and Alang. The time taken could around 3-4 hours to reach the step after leaving Kulang fort. Over here rock climbing would be required as the wall of the steps was destroyed during the cannon fire. Use of a fixed rope is required. There is one large cave on this fort and 2 water cistern. The top of the fort is a huge plateau. On the fort, there are two caves, a small temple and 11 water cisterns. Remnants of buildings are spread over the fort. Kalsubai, Aundh Fort, Patta and Bitangad are to the east of the fort, Harihar, Trimbakgad and Anjaneri to its north and Harishchandragad, Aajobagad, Khutta (pinnacle), Ratangad and Katrabai to its south.

TreksandTrails Itinerary for trek to Alang Madan and Kulung

Board the slow Kasara Local train (N) starting from Mumbai CST on 10th March 2017

22:50 CST

23.04 Dadar

23:31 Thane

00:03 Kalyan

01:18 Kasara

Meeting Point: Kasara Stati on near Ticket Counter 01:18hrs 

Day 1:

01:30 Reach Kasara

02:30 Introduction, orientations & start travel up to Ambewadi

04:00 Rest for 2 hours

06:30 Wake up, Breakfast.

07:30 Trek begins

Reach the cool between Alang and Madan, climb the rock patch of Madangad. Lunch Break on Madangad top. After lunch start Descending Madangad. Reach the cool between Alang and Madan Start Ascending Alang Fort Reach the cave, dinner and rest for the day.

Day 2:

06:00 Wake up, Breakfast, Explore Alang.

Start Descending Alang fort. &trek towards Kulang fort, Lunch in the route. Reach the cave of Kulang fort. Dinner and rest for the day.

Day 3:

06:30 Wake up, Breakfast, explore Kulang fort.

09:00 Start descending, Kulang fort, reach Ambewadi and have lunch.

15:30 Travel towards Kasara.

17:30 Reach Kasara.

Time:

Meeting Point: Kasara Station near Ticket Counter 01:18hrs 

Inclusions:-

Cost Includes:

Transportation from Kasara – Ambewadi - Kasara by local Transport ST / Jeep.

Day 1 - Breakfast, Evening Tea, and Dinner,

Day 2 – Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea, and Dinner,

Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch.

Technical Equipment, Expertise and TreksandTrails charges if any.

Cost Excludes:

Please carry lunch for Day 1.