General information:
Alang-Madan are mighty forts in Nashik and are part of Kalsubai range. Dense forest, rocky patches and one of the biggest traverse in Sahyadri makes this trek more thrilling and challenging. On top of Alang fort there is huge plateau. There are two caves on the fort and 11 water cisterns. One can get fantastic glimpse of Sahyadri from Alang fort. If you look at east you will find Kalasubai, Aundh Fort, Patta, Bitangad. On the north side - Harihar, Trymbakgad, Anjaneri. On the south side - Harishchandragad, Aajobagad, Khutta (pinnacle), Ratangad, Katrabai can be located.
Madan has got a beautiful set of steps for ascending to top. At some places route is little broken which makes ascending the fort difficult. We have to climb around 40 ft rock patch and negotiate traverse with deadly exposure. The view of the horseshoe shaped Alang from Madan is a beautiful sight.
Grade: Strenuous
Meeting Point: Kasara Station.
Catch fast train to Kasara on 24th January 2014 (Friday night)
For your convenience Kasara local time table is as follows:
10:50 pm : CST
10:57 pm : Byculla
11:04 pm : Dadar
11:12 pm : Kurla
11:17 pm : Ghatkopar
11:31 pm : Thane
11:54 pm : Dombivali
00:03 am : Kalyan
01:18 am : Kasara
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Day 1 - Friday 24th January 2014
03:00 hrs: @ Kasara
Meeting and Introduction
Move towards Ud-dhavane-Ghatghar (Base village of Alang) by private vehicle
05:00 hrs: @ Base
Rest For an Hour
06:30 hrs : Breakfast - Tea
07:30 Hrs : Ascend Alang
13:00 Hrs : Alang atop
Lunch, Rest & Exploration for da day
Preparation for Dinner ( DAL, Rice, Thecha & Papad, Pickle )
Night Stay in the spacious caves of Alang
Campfire & Goodnight
Day 2 - Saturday 25th January 2014
05:00 Hrs: Good Morning - Early wake up call must as its a long day 2 Trek
Breakfast-Tea
06:30 Hrs : Alang Rock Patch Rappel
Move 2 Madan fort
11:00 Hrs : @ Madan Rock Patch
Ascend, Explore & start Rappel Descend
Lunch @ Madan Base ( BHAKRI nd Bhaji only)
14:30 Hrs: Move 2 wards Kulang
18:30 hrs: @ Kulang Atop
Preparation for Dinner ( PULAV / KHICHADI )
Night Stay cave of Kulang
Campfire & Goodnight
Day 3 - Sunday 26th January 2014
06:00 Hrs: Good Morning
Explore Kulang, Breakfast-Tea
09:30 Hrs: Descend Kulang - MOve 2 wards Ambewadi
13:30 Hrs: Lunch @ Ambewadi ( DAL , Rice, Bhakari & Sabji )
15:30 Hrs: @ Start Journey towards Kasara
18:00 Hrs: Catch Local 2 Mumbai
We will reach DADAR at around 21:30 hrs (tentative).
Expenses:
Rs 1600/- per head which includes
- Traveling from Kasara to Kasara
- Breakfast for Saturday and Sunday, Dinner for Saturday. and Sunday's lunch
- Full fledged support of our experts with all required gears and equipment.
Things to carry :
Identity Proof
Water 3 liters
Lunch for Day 1
Proper Bedding (Sleeping Bag OR Shawl / bed sheets)
Torch (Must)
Plate & spoon
Mug for tea
Ready to eat snacks
For the registration for this event Contact :
Sushma Phalsamkar : 9820863407
Note : Registrations can only be done through Phone calls & SMS