Alang Fort (also known as Alangad or Alang) is a fort located in the
Kalsubai range of the
Western Ghats mountains,
Nashik, (
Maharashtra
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India). Alang Fort,
Madangad Fort,
Kulang Fort, and the trek connecting them are known as Alang, Madan, and Kulang (AMK). Alang Fort is regarded as one of the most difficult places to reach in the region. As the Maharashtra Culture Government website notes, "Alang-Madan-Kurland is one of Maharashtra's most challenging treks, especially because of its challenging stretches of water and dense forests." This route is suitable for experienced mountaineers. While the forts are difficult to access because of heavy local rains and poorly marked trails, they remain a popular tourist destination.
The fort is situated on a large natural
plateau. Inside the fort are two caves, a small temple, and 11 water
cisterns. The two caves can accommodate up to 40 people. Remnants of historic buildings are spread throughout the fort. To the east of the fort lies
Kalasubai, Aundh Fort, Patta, and
Bitangad; to the north,
Harihar,
Trymbakgad, and
Anjaneri, and to the south,
Harishchandragad, Aajobagad, Khutta, and
Ratangad.
Due to the remote nature of this trek, even experienced climbers are advised to carry sufficient amounts of food and water to sustain the round trip.
Access
Access to Alang is via the village of Ambewadi — while
Kasara or
Igatpuri is reached by train or bus. There is a bus service from
Ghoti to
Ambevadi , available at 7:30 a.m, which takes around three hours to reach the fort. From Ambevadi, one can see Alang, Madan, and Kulang. The bus travels the ridge between Alang and Madan from where the fort is visible. To the left is Alang and to the right is Madan.
Alang fort is accessible from
Ghatghar via Ghoti-
Bhandardara. From there, in 2 hours, one can reach the third cavern by way of Bhandardara from Udadvade. Another way is by way of Bhandardara from Udadvade Gaon. It leads to the plateau, and then connects to the second route.
Gallery
File:Alang Steps.jpg
File:Alang view with caves.jpg
File:Alang_Curvature.jpg
File:Alang Construction.jpg
File:Water storing on Alang.jpg
File:Anang Cave.jpg
File:Mandan from Anang cave.jpg
File:Close door on Alang Fort.jpg
File:Anang Madan Kulang - 3 forts range.jpg
File:Sunset from fort Alang.jpg
See also
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List of forts in Maharashtra
References
{{Forts in India
Forts in Nashik district
Forts in Maharashtra