Alang Fort, Mountain fort in Nashik district, India

Alang Fort occupies a large natural plateau in the Kalsubai range, reached by a route that climbs past a broken 80- to 90-foot rock face. The summit holds two caves, a small temple and 11 water cisterns, with remnants of historic buildings across the plateau. The dark rock face below the top is cut by vertical crevices and horizontal striations, with dry grass on the slopes beneath.

During the Maratha Empire period, this fortification served as a military outpost linked to nearby Kulang and Madan forts through mountain passages. These connections formed a network of defensive positions across the range.

The fort's Marathi name Alang is shared with the neighbouring Madangad and Kulang forts, and the three are trekked together as the AMK route. Inside the plateau stand a small temple, two caves that can shelter up to 40 people, and eleven water cisterns cut into the rock.

The trek from the village base takes around four hours and passes through dense forest sections with local guides available to show the way. Starting early in the day and preparing for uneven terrain and steep climbs will make the experience more manageable.

From the plateau at the summit, visitors can spot up to eight other forts across the range on clear days, including Kalsubai Peak and Harihargad. This wide sightline reveals how strategically important this location was for coordinating defenses.