VRangers Trek to Alang-Madan Fort on 20th Ngt-21-22nd Dec 2013

Alang fort located in the Kalsubai range in Nasik district is considered to be among the most difficult treks that one can embark on in Maharashtra. There are certain patches in the trek route to Alang where your rock climbing skills also will be tested to a great extend!!

Alang, Madan and Kulang are adjoining peaks and the most prominent among them is Kulang. Standing at the edge of the Ghats, it commands a fabulous view all around and tough climb is amply rewarded by a most fascinating sunset.

Short Info

Grade: Medium / Hard.
District: Nasik.
Max Participation: 25 Rangers.

Alang- 4852 Ft / Madan-4841 Ft.

About:

Alang (4852 ft): The beautiful Alang Fort lies in the Nashik region. Top of the fort is huge plateau. There are two caves on the fort for staying and 11 water cisterns arranged in a Cascade formation & a dilapidated storage room.

Mandan (4841 ft): It is considered to be one of the most difficult forts to climb among all the forts in the Sahyadris. The area of the fort is quite small as compared to Alang and Kulang, its adjoining forts. There are only two water tanks on top of the fort. The area visible from the top of the fort is quite scenic.

Cost:

Registered Member: Rs 1550/- per head.

Non Registered Member: Rs 1600/- per head.

(To get Register yourself for free CLICK HERE )

Which includes traveling from Kasara to ambevadi by local private jeeps & ambevadi to Dadar Via Private  bus (push back 2 X 2) , Sat/Sun breakfast, Diner (sat Ngt), Lunch (Sun Aft), eve refreshment.

Trek Schedule:

20th Dec 2013 (Friday Ngt):

Our journey will start with 2nd last kasara local as Train time table given below

Kasara Super fast Local till Mulund (N):

Please reach before 5 min to the appropriate platforms as this is fast local till mulund then it will halt at all station. If you miss train you will miss the trek.

CST: 10.48 pm           Bycalla: 10.55 pm            Dadar: 11.02 pm

Kurla: 11.10 pm          Ghatkopar: 11.15 pm       Mulund: 11.25 pm

Thane: 11.30 pm        Dombivali: 11.52 pm        Kalyan: 12.00 am

Titwala: 12.15 am       Asangaon: 12.38 am        Kasara: 01.18 am

21st Dec 2013 (Sat):

02.15 am: Will start journey till Ambewadi by private Jeeps from kasara.

04.15 am: Reach to Ambevadi & will take rest here.

07.30 am: Good Morning with Tea and B/F.

08.30 am: With intro will start for adventurous trek.

09.05 am: Start for trek.

11.30 pm: Mid of Alang - Madan cave & have lunch.

12.30 pm: Start for Madan with 25 ft climb & Explore the top.

04.00 pm: Back to cave & get ready to climb Alang 45 ft Patch climb.

06.00 pm: Evening Refreshment.

08.30 pm: Have dinner & good ngt.

22nd Dec 2013 (Sun) :

06.30 am: Wake up call.

07.30 am: Tea & Breakfast.

08.00 am: Explore Surrounding Of Alang.

09.00 am: Start Rappelling down Alang Patch .

01.30 pm: Reach to Ambewadi.

02.00 pm: Lunch.

03.05 pm: Return journey towards Dadar.

07:30 pm: Back to Dadar.

Payment Details:

For confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 600/-(non Refundable) in the following.

Acc Name: Ananda Shivaji Govekar

Acc No   : 00000032353269021

IFS Code: SBIN0000562

MICR Code: 400002007

Bank     : SBI Bank

Branch   : Bhandup (W)

After transaction plz do sms to Ananda Govekar 98922 19155.

Check List: (It’s totally self responsibility to take care of your things.)

Compulsory items:

A proper two sided haversack to put all the things, So that one has hands free while trekking, id proof, Lunch for Saturday, approx 3 ltr water, Torch with extra batteries, plate, spoon, bowl, beading like shawl-mat Or Sleeping Bag, woolen jacket, towel, some snacks, Should ware good trekking shoes, full sleeve shirt/T-shirt & Full Pant, if you have any medical issue please carry your own medicine as we carry only First aid.

Non-compulsory items but helpful:

Cap, Sunglasses, Woolen Jacket, Camera , Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry  mosquito’s repellent, Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution.

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Sudhir   970 28 78 447.

Ananda 989 22 19 155.

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VRangers Alang-Madan Trek on 17th Ngt - 18-19th Feb 2012.

Height:
Alang- 4852 Ft.
Madan-4841 Ft.
Grade: Medium-hard.
District: Nasik.
Max Participation: 30 Rangers.

Alang (4852 ft):The beautiful Alang Fort lies in the Nashik region. Top of the fort is huge plateau. There are two caves on the fort for staying and 11 water cisterns arranged in a Cascade formation & a dilapidated storage room.

Mandan (4841 ft):Madangad is considered to be one of the most difficult forts to climb among all the forts in the Sahyadris. The area of the fort is quite small as compared to Alang and Kulang, its adjoining forts. There are only two water tanks on top of the fort. The area visible from the top of the fort is quite scenic.

Pics of Alang-Madan trek:

https://picasaweb.google.com/jitenatsahyadri/AlangMadan?authuser=0&feat=directlink

Trek Schedule:

The journey starts with the last kasara local on 17^th night as per given train times below. People interested should catch this local from their respective stations and meet us at kasara station near ticket counter.

Train Time Table:- Kasara Slow local (N):

CST: 11.15 pm

Bycalla: 11.25 pm

Dadar: 11.35 pm

Kurla: 11.45 pm

Ghatkopar: 11.50 pm

Bhandup: 12.01 am

Thane: 12.12 am

Dombivali: 12.33 am

Kalyan: 12.40 am

Titwala: 01.01 am

Asangaon: 1.23 am

Kasara: 02.01 am

18th feb 2012 :-

02.15 am: Kasara station near ticket counter.

02.45 am: start travelling by private vehicle towards Ambevadi.

05.15 am: Ambevadi(Base village)

06.00 am: Breakfast

06.30 am: Start ascending madangad

11.00 am: Top of Madan & Explore

12.15 pm: Move towards Alang

02.00 pm: Lunch in Cave

02.30 pm: Climbing Alang Rock patch

08.30 pm: Dinner

09.30 pm Campfire

We’ll stay in caves on Alang

19th Feb 2012 : - 

07.00 am: Breakfast

07.30 am: Explore Alang

09.30 am: Start descending

02.00 pm: Lunch

06.00 pm: Back to Kasara.


Cost for the trek is Rs. 999, which includes transportation from kasara to kasara, Breakfast(Saturday & Sunday), Dinner(Saturday), Lunch(Sunday), Guide & expertise charges.


Payment Details:For Confirmation of your registration please deposit Rs. 500/-(non Refundable) in the following account number.

Name: SARITA DIPENDRA MHATRE.
BANK: ICICI Bank.
AC/NO.: 002001558334.
BRANCH: Hiranandani, Powai, Mumbai.
MICR Code - 400229004
IFSC Code: ICIC0000020
After transaction plz do sms to Sarita Mhatre on 98928 57368.

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek:
1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has Hands free while trekking.

2. A bottle of water (3 Ltrs).

3. Lunch for Saturday (COMPULSORY)

4. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry (at own risk)

5. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).

6. Torch with extra batteries.

7. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s repellent.

8. a good trekking shoes, Cap, Shawl, Woolen Jacket, Plate, Spoon , Bowl , Glass, Bedding ( COMPULSORY ) etc.

VRangers Rules & Regulation:-
http://vrangerstreks.blogspot.com/2010/09/rules-and-regulation-of-vrangers.html

For Reg. & more details, contact Our "Rangers"

Ananda 98922 19155.

Sudhir 97028 78447.

Nilesh 9819775119.

plz do sms if call not received.

Cheerrrsss!!!

VRangers Adventure trek to Alang-Madan- Kulang Fort

Alang, Madan & Kulang are situated in Kalasubai range, is one of the most difficult forts in Nasik District. They are little neglected due to very heavy rains and confusing, difficult ways. To reach at top of the both the forts one need to do rock climbing. These forts are ultimate places for adventure lovers.

As on response of Rangers we have decided to do Kulang trek also.

So Now VRangers arranging AMK and AM Trek as follows,

***VRangers Alang-Madan-Kulang Trek on 3rd Ngt-4-5-6 Feb 2011 .
This team will leave on 3rd Ngt from Mumbai.(Schedule given Below)

**VRangers Alang-Madan Trek on 4th Ngt - 5-6th Feb 2011 .
This team will leave on 4th ngt Feb 2011 from Mumbai.(Schedule given Below)

Approx Height:-
Alang- 4852 Ft.
Madan-4841 Ft.
Kulang-4822 Ft.

Grade: Medium-hard.
 
District: Nasik.
 
Region: Kalsubai.

Max Participation: 20 Rangers.

Cost:
Alang-Madan Trek 900/- Rs.

Alang-Madan-Kulang Trek 1250/- Rs.

It includes:-

--Kasara to kasaraTransport.
--For Alang-Madan Team
    **Breakfast (Sat-Sun)/ 1 dinner (Sat) – 1 Lunch(Sun).
--For Alang-Madan-Kulang Team 
    ***Breakfast (Fri-Sat-Sun)/ 2 dinner (Fri-Sat) – 1 Lunch(Sat-Sun).
--Rappelling Gears, Expertise, Guide Charges.
Last Date to reg:-2 Feb 2011.
 
Alang (4852 ft):
The beautiful Alang Fort lies in the Nashik region.

Top of the fort is huge plateau. There are two caves on the fort for staying and 11 water cisterns arranged in a Cascade formation & a dilapidated storage room.

Mandan (4841 ft):
Madangad is considered to be one of the most difficult forts to climb among all the forts in the Sahyadris. The area of the fort is quite small as compared to Alang and Kulang, its adjoining forts. There are only two water tanks on top of the fort. The area visible from the top of the fort is quite scenic. 
Kulang (4822 ft):
Kulang, Madan and Alang are adjoining peaks and the most prominent among them is kulang.Atanding at the edge of the ghats, it commands a fabulous and tough climb is amply rewarded by a most fascinating sunset.Kulang offers the highest climb from its base to the top in Sahyadris.The huge rocky terrain falling steeply to the Konkan presents grand sight.

Trek Schedule:

***Alang Madan Kulang Team tentative Schedule :- 
3rd Feb 2011(Night) :-

We will reach Kasara (Slow) by train.
Train Time:-
  CST: 23.18       Byculla - 23.26          Dadar - 23.36
  Kurla - 23.47    Ghatkopar - 23.53   Bhandup - 00.03

 Mulund - 00.09    Thane - 00.14       Dombivli - 00.36
  Kalyan - 00.45     Titwala - 1.00      Kasara 2.00.

4th Feb 2011 :-

--From kasara by private vehicle will move to Kurung wadi base village.

--will reach by 5.30am to Kurung wadi.

--From here with breakfast will start trek to Kulang fort by 7.30am.

--Here will have dinner-night stay.
5th Feb 2011 :-

--Early morning with breakfast by 7 am will start descending towards Madan.

--it will take 4 to 5 hrs to reach Madan fort here will meet Alang - Madan Team.

--After exploring madan  will move to Alang & here will have dinner-night stay.
6th Feb 2011 : - 

--In the morning with breakfast will explore Alang fort 

--After Exploring will start descending towards ambevadi . 

--In the afternoon will have lunch at the base.

--will reach to mumbai by 10 pm.

**Alang-Madan Team tentative Schedule :-

4th Feb 2011(Night) :- 

We will reach Kasara (Slow) by train.
Train Time:-
  CST: 23.18       Byculla - 23.26          Dadar - 23.36
  Kurla - 23.47    Ghatkopar - 23.53   Bhandup - 00.03

 Mulund - 00.09    Thane - 00.14       Dombivli - 00.36
  Kalyan - 00.45     Titwala - 1.00      Kasara 2.00.
5th feb 2011 :-

--From kasara by private vehicle will move to ambevadi base village.

--will reach by 5.30am to ambevadi

--From here with breakfast will start trek to Madan fort by 7.30am.

--After exploring madan will move to Alang & here will have dinner-night stay.
6th Feb 2011 : - 

--In the morning with breakfast will explore Alang fort 

--After Exploring will start descending towards ambevadi . 

--In the afternoon will have lunch at the base.

--will reach to Mumbai by 10 pm.

Payment Details:-
For CONFIRMATION of your registration please deposit Rs. 300/-(non Refundable) in the following account number.
DIPENDRA MURLIDHAR MHATRE.
BANK: STATE BANK OF INDIA.
AC/ NO.: 30148750939.
BRANCH: SPL P.B.B.,
MUMBAI (SBIN0004205).
After transaction please do sms to Sarita Mhatre on 98928 57368.
(No Last time entry's Entertained).

Here is a list of all the things that we need to carry for the trek: (Don’t Miss any)
1. A haversack to put in all the things to be carried. So that one has Hands free while trekking.
2. A bottle of water (3 Ltrs).
3.**Lunch for Saturday(Compulsory for Alang-Madan Team).
    *** Lunch for Friday(Compulsory for Alang-Madan-Kulang Team).
4. Electoral / Energy powder, 2 Lemon, some snacks & biscuits (optional).
5.Photo Identity Card, Torch with extra batteries, Dish/Plate, Glass/Tea cup, Bowl, and Spoon, bedding (All things Compulsory).
6. Personal medicines & 2 plastic bags for weight distribution, mosquito’s repellent
7. A good trekking shoes, A Sweater/ Jacket.
8. Camera (Optional), Avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry.

Rules & Regulation of "VRangers"
(Please Read Before coming to VRangers Activity).
http://vrangerstreks.blogspot.com/2010/09/rules-and-regulation-of-vrangers.html

For Reg. & more details, contact Our "Rangers".
Ananda 98922 19155.
Dipendra 99674 35673.
Sudhir  9702878447 / 98212 18771 .

plz do sms if call not received.
Cheerrrsss!!!