Trek to Thrilling Forts “Alang, Madan & Kulang” on 02nd - 4th Oct. 2015 with The Youth Hikers
Grade : Thrilling
Height : 4852 - 4841 - 4822ft
Region : Igatpuri - Kalsubai
Hello Friends,
Trek to Alang, Madan & Kulang is always a dream for every trekker so we are here to fulfil that dream at The Youth Hikers. We are inviting you for the thrilling trek to Alang-Madan on 02nd - 4th Oct. 2015.
General information
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.
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.
Friday 01st Oct., 2015 (Midnight of
Catch the last slow local to Kasara from the desired station. Timings as given below
Day 1
03:00 hrs: @ Kasara (02nd Oct. 2015, Friday)
Meeting and Introduction
Move towards Ghatghar (Base village of Alang) by private vehicle
05:00 hrs: @ Base.
Rest for an Hour.
06:30 hrs: Breakfast - Tea
08:00 Hrs: Towards Alang
14:00 Hrs: Alang atop (Lunch in Route)
explore the fort, Rappel down Alang patch towards Madan (including Induction required for Rappelling).
18.00 – at Cave, Dinner, Rest for the Day (Preparation for Dinner (DAL, Rice, Tarkari (Subji), Thecha & Papad, Pickle), Campfire & Goodnight)
Day 2
(03rd Oct. 2015, Saturday)
06.00 Hrs: Good Morning, Wakeup call & Breakfast
07.30 Hrs: Climb Madan
09.00 Hrs: A top Madan
10.30 Hrs: explore Madan
11:30 Hrs: Rappel down Madan, reach at Cave
12.30 Hrs: Lunch, Descend Madan towards Kulang Fort
16:30 Hrs: A top of Kulang fort, explore Kulang, Dinner & Rest for the day
Day 3
(04th Oct. 2015, Sunday)
06:00 Hrs – Good Morning, wakeup call, Breakfast
08:30 Hrs – Descend Kulang towards Ambewadi
12.30 Hrs: at Ambewadi, Lunch, towards Kasara by Private Vehicle
14:42 Hrs: Catch Local for Mumbai.
We will reach DADAR at around 16:50 hrs (tentative).
VIMP Note: - Please do keep space for weight distribution abt at least 1.5 kg in your bag ... As Food materials 2 be distributed among the participants.
Trek Fee: Rs 2,000/- per head
Cost Includes :
Transportation from Kasara – Ambewadi - Kasara by local Transport ST / Jeep / Public transport, Technical Equipment and expertise
Things To Be carried:-.
Lunch for the First day (A must)
A bottle of water (Atleast 3 Ltrs - must),
TORCH with extra batteries (Compulsory),
Bedding (Compulsory)
Tiffin Box, A spoon and a plate nd Mug for Tea (a must)
Towel, a napkin, Extra Pair of clothes,
2-3 papers, Cap, etc.
Some ready to eat food. Plum cakes, Biscuits etc.
Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)
Good trekking shoes, extra pair of socks
A haversack to put in all the things to be carried....so that one has ones hands free while trekking.
Please transfer advance amount of Rs. 1,000.00 per head in the following account (non-refundable, if cancellation done from your side).
A/c HolderName: Shreyas Kelkar
Bank Name: Axis Bank
Account No.: 915010031389941
Bank Address: Konark Darshan, Zaver Road, Mulund (West) Mumbai – 400080
IFSC No.: UTIB0000108
Registration will not be confirm without transfer/ RTGS/NEFT or Deposit of the event fees.
For any query regarding confirmation of registration Please contact or SMS to 9867592719
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Terms and Conditions
■ It is up to the individual to arrange their own holiday / accident insurance & each adult would be asked to sign a liability waiver.
■ The Youth Hikers hold the right to change the venue, or date, of the event,
■ Event may be cancelled or postponed due to natural calamity, any system error,
■ In case event place or venue is changed, The Youth Hikers will notify same to participants by phone, web and Face book, no change in costing will be charged.
■ In case of cancellation of event, money will be returned to those who have enrolled, without any cutting.
■ In case of cancellation of event, from participant's side, money will be returned to those who have enrolled
All our treks are Eco-friendly treks; kindly take care of nature around us. Smoking and Drinking alcohol during trek is strictly prohibited if anyone found doing that will be expelled from trek without refund.
• The Youth Hikers is not liable in any way whatsoever for any injury or loss (including any indirect or consequential loss) of any kind to person or property suffered by any participant whether by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent, of The Youth Hikers in connection with the The Youth Hikers, including injury or loss incurred whilst participating in any activity of the The Youth Hikers or in any activity in which participants are invited to participate.
Regards,
Team The Youth Hikers
