Alang-Madan-Kulangad-Hard Trek-Forts in Nashik
Alang-Madan-Kulangad
Basic information about Alang-Madan-Kulangad Fort
Alang Fort is a hill fort which is situated in Ambevadi village of Igatpuri Taluka of District Nashik of Maharashtra. Alang Fort Trek is difficult trek. The height of Alang Fort is 4500 ft i.e. 1371 meters above sea level.
Following points we are going to see in this post:
1. History of Ajinkyatara Fort.
2. Basic time information.
3. How to reach Ajinkyatara fort from different cities.
4. Places to visit on Ajinkyatara fort.
5. Place to visit nearby Ajinkyatara fort.
1. History of Ajinkyatara Fort.
2. Basic time information.
3. How to reach Ajinkyatara fort from different cities.
4. Places to visit on Ajinkyatara fort.
5. Place to visit nearby Ajinkyatara fort.
History of Alang Fort
Alang
fort doesn't have much documented history the fort went in the hands of
the Maratha, Mughals and the Britishers took control at the last.
The tribal and Maratha revolutionaries took refuge on this fort during the british rule hence seeing this Britishers destroyed the steps and made the fort inaccessible from them.
The tribal and Maratha revolutionaries took refuge on this fort during the british rule hence seeing this Britishers destroyed the steps and made the fort inaccessible from them.
Alang fort is
situated in the Kalsubai range of Nashik district known most difficult
trek among the trekkers in Maharashtra it is advised that the Alang
cannot be trekked solo because of its confusing pathways and many risks
involved. Many patches while climbing the fort where you're climbing
skills will be tested to huge extend.
As it is
difficult trek in the Maharashtra it can be done separately trekkers
prefer Alang, Madan and Kulang doing together base villages Ambewadi,
Kulangwadi or Udadhawane depends on the route.
The best time to trek Alang Madan and Kulang fort is November and February because in the rainy season the route to reach the fort can be dangerous in because it can be slippery.
The trek to Alang Madan and Kulang can be done in three days the two peaks Alang and Kulang can be done together but Madangad is hardest amongst them and favourite due to its difficulty to climb.
The best time to trek Alang Madan and Kulang fort is November and February because in the rainy season the route to reach the fort can be dangerous in because it can be slippery.
The trek to Alang Madan and Kulang can be done in three days the two peaks Alang and Kulang can be done together but Madangad is hardest amongst them and favourite due to its difficulty to climb.
If
one has to go only to Alang Udadhawane is the base village and it will
take 7 hours. Difficult patches can be occurred while trekking Alang.
The Alang fort is a huge plateau the fort has many water cisterns on the fort in which water is not potable for shelter there are two caves in which one can spend the night on the Alang fort where is tent is not necessary.
Alang fort offers view of the vast plains of the mountains and pinnacles and the Bhandardara Lake.
The Alang fort is a huge plateau the fort has many water cisterns on the fort in which water is not potable for shelter there are two caves in which one can spend the night on the Alang fort where is tent is not necessary.
Alang fort offers view of the vast plains of the mountains and pinnacles and the Bhandardara Lake.
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| Sunset From Fort Alang Photo by- Wikipedia |
As it is
difficult trek in the Maharashtra it can be done separately trekkers
prefer Alang, Madan and Kulang doing together base villages Ambewadi,
Kulangwadi or Udadhawane depends on the route.
The best time to trek Alang, Madan and Kulang fort is November and February because in the rainy season the route to reach the fort can be dangerous in because it can be slippery. The trek to Alang Madan and Kulang can be done in three days the two peaks Alang and Kulang can be done together but Madangad is hardest amongst them and favourite due to its difficulty to climb.
The best time to trek Alang, Madan and Kulang fort is November and February because in the rainy season the route to reach the fort can be dangerous in because it can be slippery. The trek to Alang Madan and Kulang can be done in three days the two peaks Alang and Kulang can be done together but Madangad is hardest amongst them and favourite due to its difficulty to climb.
Time to reach the top
It takes 2 hour from base village of fort. (Ambevadi)
Minimum Duration
2-3 days as there are many other spots nearby to Alang fort.
Best time to visit the fort
Any time you can visit the Alang fort, but except summer season. November to February.
Water Availability
Yes, water is available on Alang fort.
Accommodation Availability
Yes, there is accommodation available on the Alang fort in caves which can accommodate 15-20 peoples.
Places to visit on the Alang Fort
Entrance of the fort, fort top, Buddhist Caves, Damand Waterfall.Lets find How to reach to Alang Fort
Way from Pune to Alang Fort
Pune to Alang By Bus
From Pune there are ST (State Transport) buses available to Igatpuri,
distance between Pune to Igatpuri are 240 kms, and then go to Ambevadi
by the Igatpuri - Ghoti -Pimpalner route, from Ghoti to Ambevadi buses
are available, Ghoti to Ambevadi is around 32 kms, a bus is available at
6 am from Ghoti to Ambevadi.
Pune to Alang By Train
From Pune junction there are trains available to Igatpuri station,Pune
junction to Igatpuri is around 240 kms, and then go to Ambevadi by the
Igatpuri - Ghoti -Pimpalner route, from Ghoti to Ambevadi buses are
available,Ghoti to Ambevadi is around 32 kms, a bus is available at 6 am
from Ghoti to Ambevadi.
Way from Mumbai to Alang Fort
Mumbai to Alang By Bus
From Mumbai there are ST (State Transport) buses or trains available to
Igatpuri, distance between Mumbai to Igatpuri are 121 kms, and then go
to Ambevadi by the Igatpuri - Ghoti -Pimpalner route, from Ghoti to
Ambevadi buses are available,Ghoti to Ambevadi is around 32 kms, a bus
is available at 6 am from Ghoti to Ambevadi.
Mumbai to Alang By Train
From Mumbai there are trains available to Igatpuri, from Mumbai to
Igatpuri is around 121 kms, and then go to Ambevadi by the Igatpuri -
Ghoti -Pimpalner route, from Ghoti to Ambevadi buses are available,Ghoti
to Ambevadi is around 32 kms, a bus is available at 6 am from Ghoti to
Ambevadi.
Places to visit nearby the Alang Fort
Madangad
fort is among the hardest treks in Maharashtra and Sahyadris situated
at a height of 4900 ft, this fort has area larger than the other two
forts nearby Alang and Kulang, the top of the fort has only two water
tanks in which water is available till February for accommodation there
is caves in which 15-20 trekkers can spend a night it also offers a
scenic view of the other places such as Alang, Kulang, Ratangad,
Ajyagad, Katrabai, Dangya Pinnacle, Harihar and Trimbakeshwar with an
span of 30 mins to see complete fort.
To reach Madangad fort there is
base village Ambewadi to reach Madangad the route is very hard and there
are steps, after the steps there is steep climb of 50 feet to reach top
of the fort.
Important climbing skills and techniques are required to the top of the fort there are bolts fixed which help trekkers to climb easier it will take 7 hours to 8 hours to reach the Madangad fort from the Ambewadi base village. Important notice is it requires trekking equipment's and professional experience.
Important climbing skills and techniques are required to the top of the fort there are bolts fixed which help trekkers to climb easier it will take 7 hours to 8 hours to reach the Madangad fort from the Ambewadi base village. Important notice is it requires trekking equipment's and professional experience.
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| Alang-Madan-Kulangad Fort Photo by- Wikipedia |
Kulangad
Kulangad
fort hard trek but easier than madangad and alang at an height of 4500
ft above the sea level and it does not require any climbing equipment's
it will take around 5-6 hours from the ambewadi and kulangwadi base
village there are 2-3 caves on the top which can accommodate 30-40
peoples there is also drinking water on the fort as there are 2-3 water
tanks near the caves remnants of the two palaces can be seen as we move
ahead to the west we can see bastion and A small hill called "Chotya
Kulang" (Smaller kulang). 10 water cisterns are on the left side of the
entrance inn which water is not potable.
Shiva
linga Which is rock carved can be seen from here walking straight you
will get near the gully from which the mountain water is stored with an
barrier and it is stored in the water tanks on the top and the water is
flowed through the gullys to the "Gomukh" the engineering is unknown of
the construction.
From top of the fort you can see Alang, Madan, kalsubai and Wilson dam on the west. The best time visit the Kulang fort is any time but except the monsoon and the summer as in monsoon the route gets slippery and harder to climb and in summer the water may not be able and due to the heat you can completely get exhausted and tired. Trekkers usually prefer in early winters and post winter.
From top of the fort you can see Alang, Madan, kalsubai and Wilson dam on the west. The best time visit the Kulang fort is any time but except the monsoon and the summer as in monsoon the route gets slippery and harder to climb and in summer the water may not be able and due to the heat you can completely get exhausted and tired. Trekkers usually prefer in early winters and post winter.
Alang, Madan and Kulang forts are the best spots for the trekkers and climbers in the sahyadris and most favourites among them.
Kulangad Fort
