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{{Infobox Military Structure<br />
|name = Alang Fort<br />
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|location = [[Nashik district]], [[Maharashtra]]<br />
|image = Alang Traverse 1.jpg<br />
|caption = Alang Fort<br />
|pushpin_map_caption = Shown within [[Maharashtra]]<br />
|pushpin_map =India Maharashtra<br />
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|type = Hill Fort<br />
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|built =[[Maratha Empire]] <br />
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|materials = Stone, Lead<br />
|height ={{convert|4500|ft|m}}<br />
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|condition = Poor{{citation needed|date=February 2021}}<br />
|ownership = Government of India<br />
|open_to_public = Yes<br />
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'''Alang Fort''' (also known as '''Alangad''' or '''Alang''') is a fort located in the [[Kalsubai]] range of the [[Western Ghats]] mountains, [[Nashik]], ([[Maharashtra]], [[India]]). Alang Fort, [[Madangad Fort]], [[Kulang Fort]], and the trek connecting them are known as '''Alang, Madan,''' and '''Kulang (AMK)'''. Alang Fort is regarded as one of the most difficult places to reach in the region. As the Maharashtra Culture Government website notes,<ref>{{cite web| url=https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Nasik/022%20Places/001%20Place.htm | title=Cultural Maharashtra Government Website}}</ref> "Alang-Madan-Kurland is one of Maharashtra's most challenging treks, especially because of its challenging stretches of water and dense forests."<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|last2=|last3=says|first3=|title=AMK - Alang Madan Kulang Trek - The Toughest Trek In Maharashtra|url=https://indiahikes.com/documented-trek/alang-madan-kulang-trek/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-17|website=Indiahikes|language=en-GB|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927101415/https://indiahikes.com/documented-trek/alang-madan-kulang-trek/ |archive-date=27 September 2020 }}</ref> This route is suitable for experienced mountaineers. While the forts are difficult to access because of heavy local rains and poorly marked trails,<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Five great winter treks|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/BW9aMb1j16boXQZCUBPBIL/Five-great-winter-treks.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-23|website=mint|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125062658/https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/BW9aMb1j16boXQZCUBPBIL/Five-great-winter-treks.html |archive-date=25 November 2018 }}</ref> they remain a popular tourist destination. <br />
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The fort is situated on a large natural [[plateau]]. Inside the fort are two caves, a small temple, and 11 water [[Cistern|cisterns]]. The two caves can accommodate up to 40 people. Remnants of historic buildings are spread throughout the fort. To the east of the fort lies [[Kalsubai|Kalasubai]], Aundh Fort, Patta, and [[Bitangad]]; to the north, [[Harihar]], [[Trymbakgad]], and [[Anjaneri]], and to the south, [[Harishchandragad]], Aajobagad, Khutta, and [[Ratangad]].<br />
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Due to the remote nature of this trek, even experienced climbers are advised to carry sufficient amounts of food and water to sustain the round trip.<br />
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==Access==<br />
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Access to Alang is via the village of Ambewadi — while [[Kasara, Dahanu|Kasara]] or [[Igatpuri]] is reached by train or bus. There is a bus service from [[Ghoti]] to [[Ambewadi, Dahanu|Ambevadi]] {{convert|32|km|mi}}, available at 7:30 a.m, which takes around three hours to reach the fort. From Ambevadi, one can see Alang, Madan, and Kulang. The bus travels the ridge between Alang and Madan from where the fort is visible. To the left is Alang and to the right is Madan.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dey|first=Panchali|title=Trek to Arnala Fort, where views of Arabian Sea welcome you with open arms|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/things-to-do/trek-to-arnala-fort-where-views-of-arabian-sea-welcome-you-with-open-arms/as66122042.cms|access-date=2021-02-07|website=Times of India Travel}}</ref><br />
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Alang fort is accessible from [[Ghatghar]] via Ghoti-[[Bhandardara]]. From there, in 2{{frac|1|2}} hours, one can reach the third cavern by way of Bhandardara from Udadvade. Another way is by way of Bhandardara from Udadvade Gaon. It leads to the plateau, and then connects to the second route.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-07-11|title=Bhandardara Hill Station near Nashik - One Day Trip in Monsoon|url=https://sanjeevmishra.com/trip-bhandardara-near-mumbai-nashik/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Sanjeev Mishra|language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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==Gallery==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Alang Steps.jpg<br />
File:Alang view with caves.jpg<br />
File:Alang_Curvature.jpg<br />
File:Alang Construction.jpg<br />
File:Water storing on Alang.jpg<br />
File:Anang Cave.jpg<br />
File:Mandan from Anang cave.jpg<br />
File:Close door on Alang Fort.jpg<br />
File:Anang Madan Kulang - 3 forts range.jpg<br />
File:Sunset from fort Alang.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of forts in Maharashtra]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
{{Forts in Maharashtra}}<br />
{{Forts in India}}<br />
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[[Category:Forts in Nashik district]]<br />
[[Category:Forts in Maharashtra]]</div>Bot