| Kulang Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part ofKalsubai Range | |
| Nashik district,Maharashtra | |
 Kulang fort fromMadangad Fort | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
  Kulang Fort Shown withinMaharashtra | |
| Coordinates | 19°35′30.1″N73°38′21.4″E / 19.591694°N 73.639278°E /19.591694; 73.639278 |
| Height | 4825 feet[1][2] |
| Site history | |
| Built | Satvahan Era |
| Materials | Stone |
| Grade | Tough |
Kulang fort is located in theIgatpuri area of Nashik district, on the western side of theKalsubai hill range. This fort is adjacent to theMadangad andAlang forts, all of which were constructed to protect theNashik-Kalyan ancient commercial road.
In 1760 the fort were probably ceded by theMoghuls to thePeshwa along with many other forts in theNashik region. In 1818 Kulang along with the other nearby forts were captured by theBritish forces.[3] The British, however did not destroy the steps of this fort
There are few rock cut cisterns and a cave on the fort. There is no significant construction on the fort, except for a Wada made from stone masonry and the ruined main gate. The pathway to the fort is made of rock cut steps. From the top of this fortKalsubai peak,Patta, Aundha,Madangad Fort,Alang Fort andRatangad forts are easily visible.
There is a base village Ambevadi or Kurangwadi, from which it takes about two to three hours to reach the fort. The path passes through a dense forest area, the Kalsubai-Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary.[4] There is potable water on the way and plenty of clean water on the fort. There are spacious caves on the fort which could accommodate up to 100 persons. There is no fuel wood on the fort, so it is preferable to carry fuel wood or a gas-stove from the base village.
