KULANG

Among the huge massif of mountains to the south of IGATPURI. KULANG stands on the edge of the ghats. It has a fantastic view of the Sahyadris and is known for its beautiful sunsets. It also offers the highest climb from the base to the top in the Sahyadri Mountain range. At least 50 mountain tops can be counted from here.

Grade : Difficult            
Height : 4822 feet

Getting here:-

Reach IGATPURI Railway station.
Catch a bus to BHAVLI. Climb to the left to KULANGWADI (6 Kms) The route follows the DAMA river which runs down to PIMPRI village and on to BEALE lake. 
From KULANGWADI one sees two mountains in front. The one on the left is CHHOTA KULANG and the one in the center is KULANG. A small track climbs up to KULANG. Traversing the forest it climbs up to the Upper Plateau. There are two routes to the Upper Plateau, One is shorter and climbs up the nala to the southwest between KULANG and CHHOTA KULANG. Then eastwards to the base of the final rocky staircase. The other route skirts a rocky-nose to climb up from the valley at the foot of KULANG and MADANGAD in the south. Both routes meet on the Upper Plateau.
A skyline ridge jutting out from the massif, has steps carved out and leads to the top. It is a very steep and exhausting climb. A huge cave with water cisterns is nearby.
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