Alang Madan Kulang Trek is unarguably one of the toughest in Maharashtra and a unique one in the entire country, to say the least. It attracts hundreds of avid trekkers and adrenaline junkies from all parts of the country with its exhilarating rock climbing and rappelling techniques. The trail takes you through thick woods and dense forest while you see Alang, Madan and Kulang standing tall and high that will leave you in awe. From afar, Alang seems to be scary but as you approach the same during sunrise, the entire landscape looks like the Pride Rock straight out of the Lion King movie. The climb is steep with steps cut in boulders that are equally thrilling and gripping. it mostly involves traversing and rock climbing. The trek to Madan fort mostly involves rock climbing and rappeling down using belay procedures. The steps are very steep and almost mind numbing, so a good fitness level is a must. Kulang, on the other hand, is technically easier to climb but has countless steps to climb. The top of each has knee-high dried grass and natural water for rainwater harvesting. The top also gives you stunning panoramic views of the entire valley. Being historically significant, Alang Madan and Kulang was constructed by the Shivaji army that had strategic importance due to the view of the surrounding plains from the top. The steps that you see during the trek were mostly cut by them. The best months to do the Alang, Madan and Kulang Trek is between October and March. Stay on this page for more information on the trek.
Arrive at Kasara Railway Station. Drive to Samrud.
Arrive at Kasara Railway Station by 10 pm. Our vehicles will pick you up and drive to Samrud which will take about 4 hours.
Trek from Samrud to Alang and Madan
You will arrive at Samrud by 2am. Rest for 3-4 hours and take a power nap. We drive till the end of the road and start the trek to Alang by 6am. Have breakfast on the trail. We will trek to Alang top by 12pm and explore the area and soak in the beautiful views from the top. We will then rappel down to Madan base where we will break for lunch. We will trek to Madan top and reach there by 4pm. Have dinner at the camp and overnight in tents/caves.
Trek from Madan to Ambevadi via Kulang. Drive to Kasara Railway Station.
Have tea and breakfast in the morning and descend back to Madan Base. We will continue our journey to Kulang Base and then climb to Kulang top by 11am and explore. We will descend another steep set of stairs to reach the Kulang base where we will break for lunch. We will continue our trek to Ambevadi and reach there by 4pm. Our vehicles will pick you up and drop you at Kasara Railway Station by 7-8pm.
Since it is a beginner’s trek, you need no special prior experience. Although one is required to have mental preparedness and stamina before he begins the trek. Running exercise is recommended.
1. Jog/Run for 3 Kms in 30 mins and
2. Hold your breath for 20 seconds
If you are not meeting these benchmarks, please use the preparation schedule to improve your fitness till you achieve the above benchmarks.
1. How to choose a right rucksack: It is essential that you choose a right rucksack for the trek since you are going to carry it all the time while trekking. Make sure you don’t make these common mistakes while buying a rucksack.
2. How to pack a rucksack: Trekking in mountains become more fun when your rucksack is well-organized. It also makes it easier for you to carry without being much load on your shoulders. Follow the guidelines on how to pack a rucksack.
November to April are the best months to undertake this trek.
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The base of the trek is Kasara which is around 104 km from Mumbai and is well connected by daily trains and local buses.
Intermittent cellular network.
The minimum age limit is 9 years. However, minors aged between 9 to 17 should be accompanied with their parents or guardians. If you are above the age of 60, kindly carry a medical certificate from your doctor that deem you fit for adventure activities like trekking.
Accommodation on trek days is in tents on a twin sharing basis.
We use four-season Gipfel tents and sleeping bags. If you carry your own sleeping bag, you will get a cashback reward, provided that you inform us as soon as you have booked your trek.
Toilet tents will be provided to you on the trek.These are portable toilets tents where a deep pit will be dug. A shovel will be provided inside the tent to cover the waste after you have made your business. You can take a toilet roll inside. Make sure you dig used toilet paper along with the waste. Though water is recommended in place of toilet paper. Please refrain from using wet wipes as they are non-biodegradable. There will be no facility for bathing on the trek. Go through our blog section for tips on how to maintain personal hygiene on treks.
There will be no snow on this trek.
Vegetarian food will be served throughout the trek. The only non-vegetarian item served on our treks are eggs. Our kitchen staff follows a proper menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner which has been designed in order to fulfil the nutritional requirements of the participants. There will be milk, poha, eggs, muesli/corn flakes, bread and butter served for breakfast. Rice or simple roti sabzi will be packed for lunch. In dinner, you will have dal, egg curry or any other vegetarian dish along with rice, roti, and a dessert item. Packed lunch will be provided to you on the days you are trekking. You are requested to carry your own tiffin box and a mug to consume food. The meals consumed on journey and arrival day are not included in our cost.
You can rent the following items from us- Trekking Pole, Trekking Shoes, Fleece Jacket, Rucksack
The winter months see significantly cooler temperatures ranging between 10-15 degree celsius. This trek is not recommended in the monsoon months.
There will be no snow on this trek.
No, there is no option to offload your backpack.
A team of participant will be led by a course certified trek leader and a local guide. All participants are requested to abide by what their leader says. There will also be a team of kitchen staff and porters on the trek. We maintain 1:8 ratio of trek leader and participants. All our trek leaders and staff have a certified training in first-aid and rescue operation.
No, trekking pole is not necessary.
It is recommended that you come prepared with all the stuff. Please do not leave anything for last-minute buying.
Yes, it is absolutely safe for solo woman to travel in fix departures. Women on the trek will be sharing tent with each other. In case you are the only woman on the trek, you will be given a separate tent.
Yes, e-certificates will be given at the end of each trek provided that you completed it. It will bear your name, the trek, and the maximum altitude you achieved on the trek.
You will be picked up and dropped at Kasara Railway Station
Expect to reach Kasara Railway Station by evening.
No mandatory documents needed for the trek.
Our community is an integral part of us and we take pride in our trekkers and climbers. When you complete at least three days on any trek or expedition with us, you become eligible for our membership and referral programs.
For us, a successful summit is not about reaching the highest point of a mountain but about making it safely back to base.
Cancellations up to 30 days prior to departure date
5% Deduction
Between 30 days to 15 days prior to departure
50%
deduction
Less than 15 days of departure
No Cash Refund
Cancellations up to 5 days prior to departure date
No Deduction
Cancellations less than 5 days prior to departure
No Refund
Sarthak Madan 21 May 2021
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