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ALANG-MADAN-KULANG

Grade : Difficult
Highest Altitude : 4500 Feet (1372m)

Major Attraction :

🏔️ Alang-Madan-Kulang (AMK) is one of the most thrilling and challenging trekking circuits in Maharashtra, nestled in the majestic Kalsubai range of the Sahyadri mountains. ⛰️ Known for its rugged terrain and technical sections, the trek offers an exhilarating 60-foot rock climb at Alang 🧗‍♂️ and multiple rappelling patches 🪢, making it a paradise for adventure enthusiasts. The forts are famous for their ancient rock-cut caves 🏕️, historic ruins 🏰, and large water tanks at Alang Top 💧, showcasing their rich heritage. Trekkers are rewarded with mesmerizing sunrise and sunset views from the summit 🌅🌄, while enjoying breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding valleys and mountain ranges. From the top, you can witness stunning views of iconic Sahyadri peaks such as Kalsubai 🏔️, Ratangad ⛰️, and several other majestic forts. With its combination of adventure, history, and untouched natural beauty 🌿✨, AMK remains a dream destination for experienced trekkers seeking an unforgettable mountain expedition. 🚶‍♂️🥾🔥

Meeting Point :
Kasara Railway Station Ticket Window : 01:12 am (After reaching meeting point, call our trek leader. Contact detail will be provided on the event day)

Key Info :

Trek Duration : 7-8 hours both days
Water Sources : Base Village and Alang Top (from water cistern)
Washroom Facilities : Base Village
Technical Climb : Yes (Rappelling and Climbing Patches)
Base Village : Samrad (Start Point), Ambewadi (End Point)
Nearby City : Igatpuri
Mode of Transport : Sumo from Kasara (10-12 Seater)
Vehicle Travel Distance : Kasara to Samrad - 80 kms, Ambewadi to Kasara - 40 kms
Vehicle Travel Duration : Kasara to Samrad - 3 hours, Ambewadi to Kasara - 1 hour
Batch Size : Maximum 20 Participants

Tentative Schedule :
Friday Night
Board CSMT-Kasara Fast Local (If you miss the train, you miss the event)
10:50 pm : CSMT
11:05 pm : Dadar
11:18 pm : Ghatkopar
11:30 pm : Mulund
11:34 pm : Thane
11:57 pm : Dombivali
12:07 am : Kalyan
Saturday
1:18 am : Kasara
1:30 am : Move towards Base Village
5:00 am : Reach Base Village and Rest in Vehicle itself
6:00 am : Freshen Up and Breakfast
7:00 am : Start Trek after short briefing and Introduction
11:30 am : Reach Alang Top and Explore
12:30 pm : Start Descend from Alang
1:30 pm : Have Packed Lunch near Caves
2:00 pm : Start ascend for Madan
5:30 pm : Reach Madan Top and Explore
6:00 pm : Witness Sunset and Stay in Madan Caves
9:00 pm : Dinner
10:00 pm : Sleep
Sunday
5:30 am : Wake up and Have Breakfast
6:30 am : Start Madan Descend and Move towards Kulang
11:30 am : Reach Kulang Top and Explore
12:30 pm : Have Packed Lunch
1:30 pm : Start Descend
4:30 pm : Reach Base Village and Move towards Kasara
6:00 pm : Reach Kasara and Board 6:18 pm Kasara-CSMT Fast Local
8:35 pm : Reach CSMT

Cost Inclusions :

Travel from Kasara to Kasara
Saturday Breakfast-Packed Lunch-Dinner
Sunday Breakfast-Packed Lunch
Rappelling and Guide Charges
First Aid and Expertise Charges Only

Things to Carry :

3 Litre of Water
Snacks for Journey
Fruits for Hydration (Oranges)
Bedding Material as neccesary to you (Mat and Blanket/Sleeping Bag)
Winter Jacket
Torch
Trekking Shoes (Action Trekking or Coaster CTR Shoes are recomended, Avoid Forclaz/Quechua/Running/Other Sports Shoes for Treks in Maharashtra)
Glucon D or Elecrolyte Powder
Medicine as necessary to you

Overview :

AMK is one of the most thrilling and difficult trek in Maharashtra. Thrill for the rappelling, rock patches and traverse through steep mountains. And difficult because you tend to cover 3 forts with such terrains in just 2 days, you need not just have good fitness but also previous trekking experience to be able to do this trek. The breathtaking views of the tallest mountain range in Maharashtra, Bhandardhara region, sunset to end the day with and if this wasn't enough then you get to stay in caves on this trek. This trek is a perfect combination of adventure and fun. This is a must do trek if you are an experienced trekker with good fitness.

How do you determine your fitness?

Trekking requires good cardiovascular fitness. One can improve this by going for a run on a regular basis and breathing exercises also helps. Smoking also hampers lung capacity, avoid smoking if you want to improve your cardiovascular health.
Even though trekking requires full body strength but strong lower body helps a great deal. Hamstring, Glute and Calves are main muscles that are put to test on treks to name a few. Gym goers often pay less attention to lower body workouts and hence sometimes struggle on trek.
Some treks have less elevation gain (height gain) but are long treks, those trek require good endurance. Endurance can not be built overnight, it takes a long time and constant active lifestyle.
Just because you take long walks, do yoga or go to the gym does not necessarily mean that you are in good fitness. The type of workout you do and your cardiovascular fitness is what matters on treks.
If you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of more than 25 then you should only start with Easy treks.

How do we grade our treks ?
Easy: Ideal for first timers but if you are not in good fitness or have a less active lifestyle then select treks which have less than 2 hours of climbing.

Easy Moderate: Ideal for first timers, but requires good endurance as these treks may have longer duration of climb even though terrain may be easy.
Moderate: These trek require good fitness and the terrain can be challenging, like constant climb or tricky patches. These are usually recommended only if you have done a few treks before and have done well on them. Fit and active beginners can also do these treks but we always suggest to start with easy treks.
Moderate-Difficult: These trek are only for trekkers who have done few moderate level treks before and have good fitness and endurance.

Difficult: These treks either have long trekking hours or have technical climb or both. Only suitable for people who trek regularly.

Booking Process:
1. Check details of the event on website.

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a) You can cancel your booking 2 days prior to the start of the event day and take 80% refund (E.g. For Sunday morning event you can cancel up to Thursday night 11:59 pm, however for events leaving Saturday night you can cancel up to Wednesday night 11:59 pm)

b) If you cancel after that time limit, then you will neither get any refund nor the amount will be adjusted in future events under any circumstances.

c) However, you can always send someone eligible as your replacement. No extra charges or cancellation charges will be levied for the same.

d) Our events are planned assuming normal weather and normal conditions. In case of occurrence of any delayed cancellation of local or express trains, natural calamities, riots, political unrest, outbreak of disease or other such circumstances which are beyond our control, the event may be cancelled, Leaders decision will be final and binding on all participants, under such circumstances, No refund will be provided.

e) Any eligible refund as per above policy will be processed within 3 working days.

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