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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}}</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}}</ref> they remain a popular tourist destination. | '''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. | ||
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]]. | 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]]. | ||