Among Alang-Madan-Kulang, Kulang Fort in the Kalsubai Range is the only fort which doesn’t require technical expertise for climbing. At an altitude of 4822 feet, it is also the highest and the longest non-technical climb for trekkers in the Sahyadris. Reaching the top of the fort has its own rewards as it offers a mesmerizing view of the surrounding ranges like Harishchandragad, Harihar, Ratangad and Kalsubai peak.
The British who captured Kulang Fort in 1818 thankfully did not cause a lot of damage to it. Thus one can see rock cut cisterns and a cave on the fort which can shelter people at night. A path made of rock cut steps leads to the fort. In the pre-monsoon period, a tuft of clouds floats at this altitude and creates a sublime blanket of mist, fog and vapour. These light and copious clouds transforms the surrounding to a heaven-like state which you might have only read and seen in story books!
If, along with a trekker, there is a dreamer in you which wants to get entangled in the layers of pre-monsoon clouds, then Cloud Watching Kulang Fort Trek is just the right bet for you! Come, join us on this dreamy and thrilling adventure!
Saturday, 01st June 2019
Time Activity
03:00 am Meet Trikon Team at Kasara Railway Station
03:30 am Start journey towards base village Ambewadi by local transport
05:00 am Reach base village. Introduce yourself to the group and start the trek.
07:00 am Introduce yourself to the group and start the trek.
11:00 am Reach Kulang fort. Explore the surroundings.
12:00 pm Lunch time
01:00 pm Rest for sometime
03:00 pm Explore the Fort
08:00 pm Have dinner and retire for the night in the rock-cut caves
Sunday, 02nd June 2019
06:00 am Catch the beautiful sunrise
07:30 am Eat breakfast and explore the remaining parts of the fort thereafter
09:00 am Start the return journey towards base village
01:30 pm Reach Ambewadi and treat yourself to a delicious lunch
02:00 pm Start journey towards Kasara Station to catch local train. Reach Mumbai by 5 pm
What is included in the tour
- Transport from Kasara to Kasara by Local Transport
- Food: Saturday Breakfast , Saturday Dinner, Sunday Breakfast, Sunday Lunch
- Trikon Trekking Expertise Charges
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any personal expenses such as soft drinks, mineral water etc.
- Saturday Lunch
- Travel fare from Mumbai to Kasara and Kasara to Mumbai
- Anything other than above mentioned inclusion
- Pre-monsoon cloud watching
- Kulang Fort
- Night sleep in the caves
- Sunrise at Kulang Fort
IMPORTANT: Avoid wearing precious Jewellery while trekking, as Trikon won’t be responsible for any losses for the same.
Consuming liquor or any kind of Alcoholic substance is prohibited. Carrying any kind of substance that’s illegal is not allowed. Smoking is strictly not allowed. Anybody found smoking or consuming alcoholic drinks will be expelled from the event without refund.
Fitness & Health – Though trekking is a fun-filled activity, it demands good amount of physical fitness. If you are under medication, please carry your medicines. During the trek, leaders will have over the counter medication for temporary treatment, so do give a heads up to them if you need any medical assistance.
ID Card
Torch with extra battery
2 litres water
Good trekking shoes
Sleeping bag/ Bed sheet
Lunch for Saturday
Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D powder
Snacks & Biscuits
Extra Pair of Clothes
Clean napkin or small towel
Cap, sunglasses, scarf
Haversack or Backpack (No sling bags)
Please carry medicines if you need any
Hand Sanitizer
Toiletry Kit (Toothpaste, Moisturizer, Sunscreen, Lip balm, etc.)
Camera (Optional)
A bunch of newspapers