Vishramgad also known as Pattya Fort or Patta Fort it became famous after Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj rested with his army at Vishramgad. Later Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj renamed the fort to Vishramgad.
Vishramgad is located towards the eastern side of Kalsubai Peak range along with other forts like Aundh, Bitangad. Base village Patte wadi is small village with 30 - 35 houses. Historic canon can be seen at the base village of Pattewadi. we would exploring Vishramgad fort and visiting Ambarkhana, Darukhana a storage place for weapons and other war equipment, Buruj on north side. Tatbandi on south side, Pattai Devi temple, Trymbak Darwaja. There are many windmills on the way to Pattewadi
Patta Fort is easy grade climb. There is a Rajwada near the site of the fort, but has fallen into disarray and ruin over the years. Patta Fort also has a shrine of Shri Laxmangiri Maharaj in the caves near the village of Pattawadi. On the day of full moon Poornima the disciples of Laxmangiri Maharaj gather at these caves. The forest department with the help of villages has developed the pathways, steps and gazebo on the fort.
Vishramgad Fort Information
- Trek Grade - Easy
- Fort Type - Hill Fort
- Vishramgad Height - 4562 feet
- Patta Fort Region - Nashik
- Vishramgad Base village - Pattawaadi
- Vishramgad Pattya Fort Range - Pattya Range
- Cost: Rs. 1099/- per person
Vishramgad Patta Fort - Event Itinerary
Day Zero - Saturday night
Catch CSMT- Kasara fast local
- 10:50 pm - CSMT
- 10:57 pm - Byculla
- 11:05 pm - Dadar
- 11:13 pm - Kurla
- 11:18 pm - Ghatkopar
- 11:34 pm - Thane
- 11:50 pm - Dombivali
- 12:01 am - Kalyan
- 01:12 am - Kasara
Day One - Sunday
- 01:30 am - Assemble at Kasara Railway Station near the ticket counter.
- 01:45 am - Travel from Kasara Railway Station to base village by Local Jeep.
- 04:30 am - Reach at base village and rest for some time.
- 05:30 am - Start ascending.
- 06:30 am - Reach on the top. Enjoy sunrise and explore the fort.
- 07:30 am - Have a breakfast.
- 08:30 am - Start descending.
- 09:30 am - Reach at base village and start return travel by Jeep from base village to Kasara Railway Station.
- 12:00 pm - Approx. arrival at Kasara railway station and disperse.
What is included in the tour
- Kasara to Kasara travel by local jeep
- 1 veg breakfast
- Trek Leader Expertise
What is NOT included in the tour
- Travel till Kasara and back
- Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
- All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered
- Any kind of personal expenses
- Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather
- Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required
- 2/3 liters of water
- Good Torch must with extra battery
- Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on trek
- Winter jacket
- One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters
- Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars
- Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets
- Sun Cap and Sunscreen
- Personal First aid and Personal Medicine
- Identity Proof
- Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles
Covid Safety Guidelines
- Before planning for any adventure activity, please improve your minimum physical fitness. Most of us have been at home for a lockdown period.
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- Carry with your hand wash, sanitizer bottle, and clean your hands before touching food and objects.
- Cover-up wear full sleeves shirts and full pants, hiking shoes, caps, and face bandana over your mask. Covering up will help reduce exposure to the Covid19 virus.
- Bring your food and water with necessary cutlery like utility mug, fork, and spoon. Your mug can be used for cooking, eating, and drinking water. Carry your reusable water bottles; please don’t share with others.
- Cooperate for temperature checks, questions reading any symptoms, and oxygen level checks; these are done to help you limit the spread of the virus. All these checks will be conducted multiple times during the activities.
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Cancellation Policy
- 75% refund if notified via phone conversation 8 or more days prior to the event date.
- 50 % refund if notified via phone conversation 4 to 7 days prior to the event date.
- No refund if the cancellation requested is less than 3 days prior to the event date
- No show No Refund.
- Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
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- If Trek gets canceled we will refund "Trek Amount" only.
- If the event is canceled due to any natural calamity, political unrest or other such reasons beyond our control the same cancellation policy will apply.
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- Kindly carry one Identity proof, at least for the trek with your address.
- We all are going for an adventurous and exciting trekking expedition; please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR.
- The leader's decision will be final, and all the members should abide by it.
- We do not destroy or dirty the archaeological, historical monuments, natural habitat on the trek.
- Swimming is not allowed in the lake or water tank on the forts. Locals use that water for drinking.
- Putting your feet in water tanks or on the canon is not allowed on our treks.
- Any addiction is strictly prohibited, e.g. drinking, smoking, chewing tobacco anyone caught doing it will have to exit the trek without a refund and travel back on own expense.
- People caught smoking or drinking alcohol will be asked to exit the event on an immediate basis.
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- Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking, or any adventure activity is potentially risky. For all these events, you are at your own risk. Organizers are not responsible for any accident or compensation in whatsoever manner.
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- Listening to music on earphones or Bluetooth speakers is not allowed while trekking.
- Bluetooth speaker not allowed inside the homestay or camping tents.
- Drinking/smoking,/eating is not allowed inside the tents.
- If you damage the tent, break the tent poles, you will have to pay us for the whole new tent on MRP.
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