Information Of Forts For Trekkers

Fort height: 4825 Type of fort: Giridurg Mountain range: Kalsubai District: Nashik Category: Difficult Alang, Madan and Kulanggad in Sahyadri are the most difficult to climb.  Of these, one can only walk to Kulanggad, but to reach Alang, Madan fort, one must be aware of the technique of rock climbing and have the materials.  In the range of Kalsubai, along with Kulang fort, there are many forts like Alang, Madan, Parbagad, Ratangad Kalsubai. Places to see: Kulang's second door is still intact.  Its ramparts are still in good condition.  Upon reaching the fort through the gate, a path turns to the right.  A little further along this path, there are two to three caves in the rocky outcrop.  The innermost cavity is large and has two branches inside.  These caves are perfect for a stay.  A little further along the footpath near the cave, 2-3 tanks of water are required.  The water in the first tank is suitable for drinking...

Fort height: 4900 Type of fort: Giridurg Mountain range: Kalsubai District: Nashik Category: Extremely difficult Madangad fort is one of the difficult forts in Sahyadri.  As such, the fort is very ancient and equally remote.  The best months to roam the area are December and January.  The trek of Alang, Madan and Kulang forts is combined. Places to see: Gadmatha is as small as that.  There are two water tanks on the fort.  However, it only has water till the month of February.  There is a cave on the fort that can accommodate 20 to 30 people.  From the fort, the surrounding area looks very nice.  Alang, Kulang, Chota Kulang, Ratangad, Ajoba Gad, Katrabai, Dangya Sulka, Harihar, Tribankagad forts are visible from Madangada.  Gadpheris takes half an hour.   Reach: There are two ways to get to the fort.  Both the routes pass through Alang and Madan gorges.  1) via Ambewadi: - To reach Madangada, reach Igatp...

Fort height: 4500  Type of fort: Giridurg  Dongarrang: Kalsubai  District: Nashik  Category: Extremely difficult There are three most difficult forts in Igatpuri division of Nashik district.  It is necessary to know the technique and materials of rock climbing to make this fort.  On the way to Bhandardarya from Ghoti, three forts namely Alang, Madan and Kulang are in the range of Kalsubai peak.  Due to the dense forest and sparse population, it is a must see in the area.  Due to the difficult access to the fort and heavy rains, this fort is almost neglected. Places to see: The top of the fort is a wide plateau. There are two caves to stay on the fort.  There are 11 water tanks.  There are some remains of a building on the fort.  There is a small temple.  The fort has a large surrounding area.  To the east are Kalsubai, Aundha Fort, Patta, Bitangad, to the north Harihar, Trimbakgad, Anjaneri and to t...

Fort height: 2300 Type of fort: Giridurg District: Raigad Mountain range: Matheran Category: Medium Prabalgad is a fort that catches your eye while passing through the old Mumbai-Pune highway.  The fort is surrounded by Ulhas river on the east, Gadi river on the west, Patalganga river on the south, Manikgad and Karnala fort on the southwest, and nearby Irshalgad fort.  There is an English "V" shaped notch between Prabalgad and the cone of Kalavantini next to it.  The sunset seen from "Sunset Point" in Matheran takes place in this notch.  The British first thought of developing Prabalgad as a place of cool air like Matheran.  But due to water scarcity, the idea backfired. History:  This fort in North Konkan is supposed to keep an eye on the ancient ports of Panvel and Kalyan at its base.  The study of caves on the fort can be traced back to Buddhist times.  Due to the man-made caves on them, the later rulers like Shilahar an...

Fort height: 3700 Type of fort: Giridurg District: Raigad Mountain range: Matheran Category: Medium Irshalgad is a fort in the Karjat division.  Karjat, Malanggad, Prabalgad are all forts in Konkan.  While passing through Kalyan-Pune railway line, Malanggad, Devnicha Sulka, Matheran, Peb, Mhaismal, Prabalgad, Ershalgad attract everyone's attention.  Life in the area is normal. Due to abundant rainfall, paddy is widely cultivated everywhere.  Being close to the fort from the highway, it is easy to reach the foothills by vehicle. History:  It is wrong to call Ershal a fort, because Ershal is a cone.  Therefore, it is not mentioned anywhere in the history. Considering the existence of water tanks on the fort, it seems that it must have been used for surveillance.  This fort must have come under the control of the Marathas in May 1666 when Shivaraya took the entire route up to Kalyan, Bhiwandi Rayari.  Ershal is the neighbor of...

Fort height: 2300 Type of fort: Giridurg District: Thane Mountain range: Matheran Category: Difficult On the Mumbai-Pune railway line, on the way from Kalyan to Karjat, there is a mountain range on the right, which is the Badlapur mountain range.  In this mountain range, you can see a huge cone with its head raised to Bhalathor, the name of the fort is "Chanderi".  There is a village called Goregaon on the Badlapur-Karjat road between Badlapur-Wangani station.  Chanderi is waiting from here.  Dense tree trunks at the foot of Chanderi, grassy slippery path and slippery slope is a unique challenge in the Sahyadri. History:  The remaining ramparts in a dilapidated state can be seen near the cave on the fort.  This is the only sign left of the fort.  In May 1656, when Shivaraya took the entire route up to Kalyan, Bhiwandi and Rairi, this fort must have come under the control of Marathas.  Given the small expansion, ...