🏔 A-M-K Trek

Alang Fort – Madan Fort – Kulang Fort

Region: Kalsubai range
Base Village: Samrad / Ambewadi
District: Nashik district
Height: 4852 ft – 4841 ft – 4825 ft
Grade: Difficult
Endurance Level: Very High

🌿 About the Trek

Alang, Madan and Kulang – popularly known as A-M-K – are among the toughest forts in the Kalsubai range of the Western Ghats. Dense forests, heavy rainfall, confusing routes and massive rock patches make this trek extremely challenging.

This trio trek is a true test of:

• Confidence

• Endurance

• Patience

• Balance

• Physical & Mental Fitness

• Rock Climbing Skills

Major highlights include:

• Jungle walk

• Rock climbing patches

• Ridge walk

• Cave stay experience

• Ancient water tanks, carvings & sculptures

📅 Day 1 – Saturday

12:00 AM – Pickup from Pune & overnight travel
07:00 AM – Reach Ambewadi (Base Village of Alang)
Freshen up & breakfast

08:00 AM – Start ascend to Alang Fort
Exploration & photography

03:00 PM – Reach Alang caves
Rest & explore water tank system, carvings & sculptures

05:00 PM – Start descend from Alang
Proceed towards Madan Fort

07:00 PM – Reach Madan base
Climb Madan Fort, explore & descend

08:00 PM – Dinner on Alang–Madan ridge
Stay in caves

09:30 PM – Lights off / Sleeping time

📅 Day 2 – Sunday

05:00 AM – Wake up call
05:30 AM – Breakfast
06:00 AM – Start trek towards Kulang Fort (~4 hrs)

10:30 AM – Reach Kulang Fort
Exploration & photography

11:30 AM – Start descend (~4–5 hrs)

04:00 PM – Reach base of Kulang
Lunch

05:00 PM – Start return journey to Pune

Note:
Stay and food location may change depending on water availability.
Event wind-up may be delayed due to:

• Rescue situations

• Climatic changes

• Traffic conditions

🎒 Things to Carry

• Climbing / Trekking shoes (Compulsory)

• Trekking pole

• LED torch / Head torch

• 3 litres water

• Basic medications (if any prescribed)

• Jacket

• Extra clothes

• Dry snacks (Chivda, Laddu, Chikki, Biscuits, Dry fruits)

❌ Exclusions

• Cold drinks / Mineral water

• Private tea, breakfast or meals

• Personal expenses

• Private/shared tempo or railway travel expenses

• Medical expenses beyond First Aid

• Any charges not mentioned in inclusions