ALANG-MADAN-KULANG
Date : 8-9th January, 2022 (7th Night)
Grade : Difficult
Cost : ₹ 2500
Highest Altitude : 4500 Feet (1372m)
Major Attraction :
60 Feet Rock Climb at Alang, Multiple Rappelling Patches, Sunset/Sunrise from the Top, Water Tanks at Alang Top, View of famous peaks like Kalsubai, Ratangad
Meeting Point :
Kasara Railway Station Ticket Window : 01:18 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.
