Dear Hikers & Trekkers .
Team Sahyadriking Trekkers arrange toughest trek of Sahyadri - Alang Madan Kulang on 6th,7th,8th.March.2015
Its the best time to visit these forts now. After the rains between October and January end. Post which the water is less in the water tanks. As the path leading to the caves become difficult during the monsoon. Come join us - pack your bags.
Summary:
Duration:3 days and 2 Nights
Height:4852 - 4841 - 4822 ft
Region:Igatpuri - Kalsubai
Contribution:Rs 2200.00 per person
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 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
About Kulang fort:
Being in the same region of the three forts its said climb to Kulag is the most difficult. On the way up climbing we come across patches of roch 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.
About Madan fort:
The climb preferred is usually between Madan and Alang. The time taken could around 3-4 hours toreach 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, Trymbakgad and Anjaneri to its north and Harishchandragad, Aajobagad, Khutta (pinnacle), Ratangad and Katrabai to its south.
Sahyadriking Trekkers Itinerary for trek to Alang Madan and Kulung
Meeting Point: Kasara station at ticket counter 01:18hrs 6th.march Recommended to board the slow Kasara Local train (N) from Mumbai CST on 6th.march. 2015. Below mentioned is the approximate timing of the train.
- CST 22:50
- Byculla 22:57
- Dada r23.04
- Thane 23:31
- Kalyan 00:03
- Kasara 01:18
Day 1
01:30 Reach Kasara
02:30 Start travel General Introduction, & travel upto Ambewadi
04:00 Rest for 2 hours
06:30 Wake up, Breakfast.
07:30 Start the trek
Reach the col between Alang and Madan, climb the rock patch of Madangad. Lunch break on Madangad top. After lunch start Descending Madangad. Reach the col between Alang and Madan start ascending Alang fort reach the cave, dinner and rest for the day.
Day 2
06:00Wake 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 Ambewad and have lunch.
15:30 Travel towards Kasara.
17:30 Reach Kasara.
Cost Includes:
Transportation from Kasara – Ambewadi - Kasara by local Transport ST / Jeep / Public transport.
Day 1 -- Breakfast, Evening Tea, and Dinner,
Day 2 – Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea, and Dinner,
Day 3 -- Breakfast, Lunch.
Technical Equipment, Expertise
Account Details:
Bank Name: State Bank of India
Branch:Rajur
Name:Prakash Soma Bande
Account No:31440260218
CIF No:85879793790
For other payment options : Call on the below Numbers.
things to be carry:
1 lunch,snacks,extra cloth,good trekking shoes,mineral water bottle,camera,personal medicine,bedding(sleeping bag,mat) & other your necessary things
Contact: Prakash +91 7744003602 l 8605556325(whats app) Kalu 9371169652
Leave a message or whats app us if unavailable as the place where we stay is very remote and has network issues.
if you miss train,you miss trek
group leader decisions will be final.