Patta Killa, also known as Vishramgad, is situated between Nasik and Ahmadnagar in Maharashtra. Shivaji Maharaj once visited and rested there. The residents of Patta Killa are known as Pattekar, meaning residents of Fort Patta.
Patta was used to be at the border of the Swarajya. When shivaji maharaj was coming after winning Jalnapur (Jalna of today), the mughal army trapped him from three sides. It was because of the mastery of Bahirji Naik who was the head of the detective department that shivaji maharaj was able to reach Patta safely. Height of Patta fort from Mean sea Level 1392 Meters (4566 feets)
latitude 19°42'35.85"N longitude 19°42'35.85"N
There is a Rajwada on fort which is ruined because of lack of care. We can also see Chor Darwaja(escape route in case of emergency) on fort.
Now construction of Devi Mandir is going on fort. It is most likely to complete in 2012.
Patta fort has 3 base villages. 1)From Pattawadi village:Pattawadi is situated around 35 kms from Akole the main Taluka place on the road going towards Taaked.From Pattawadi village,Patta fort is hardly 250 meters climb.
2)From Taaked:Taaked village is located in Igatpuri Taluka Nasik District and from here,you need to trek till Kokanwadi village and climb up to the southern end of Patta fort.From Taaked,Patta fort is about 600 meters climb.Taaked is also famous for its ancient temple of Jataayu in the Ramayana.This temple here is called as Sarvateerth.
3)From Ninvi/Girwadi village:This route is steep,exposed and difficult route.This route is between neighbouring Avandh and Patta fort.Ninvi and Girwadi villages are beyond Darna dam and can be approached from Deolali and Bhagur villages near Nasik
Patta fort also has a shrine of Shri Laxmangiri Maharaj in the caves which is approached from Pattawadi village.On the day of full moon(Poornima),the disciples of Laxmangiri Maharaj gather at the caves