Alang Madan Kulang - Day 1 | Trekking in Sahyadris | Part 23

Alang Madan Kulang
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Endurance Level: Very high
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 make 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
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 take 6 hours to reach from Kulanwadi to the fort. On the fort to see around 5 water cisterns. Form here we could also see Mahuli with the 3 pinacles. One can also stay at the caves here.
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 Kulung 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. Kalasubai, 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.
Food Arrangement: Take pack lunch and drinkng water along. Its a long trek.
Transport: Limited frequency of ST buses are avaiable till the village roadend
Height of forts: 4852 - 4841 - 4822 ft
Base Village: Kulangwadi
District: Nashik
Region: Igatpuri - Kalsubai
Route from Pune: Pune - Nashik phata - Naarayangoan - Kotul - Udadhawane - Alang
Route from Mumbai: Mumbai - Kasara - Sakurli - Ambewadi - Alang
Distance from Mumbai: 145 km approx.
Distance from Pune: 175 km approx.
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