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Tour
Description:
If you are done with
history then Akal Fossil Park is the place to be. For, it takes you
beyond History. It takes you back to the prehistoric Jurassic era,
which is, hold your breath, 180 million years back! It is a fossil
park where stood a forest 180 millions years ago. Then the area
submersed in to the sea and the tree trunks got preserved in the
form of fossils.
The fossil trunks lie scattered in this park. Fossilized tree trunks
are of various sizes with the largest being 13 meters in length and
1.5 meters in width. Covering about 10 sq. Km of bare hillside, the
Fossil Park contains 25 petrified trunks, in total. The 21-hectare
preserved area of the park lies about 17 Km from Jaisalmer on the
road to Barmer.
If you happen to be a Conservationist or a Geologist by chance, try
to get there early. Get there before tourists come pouring in. You
will have to seek prior permission in order to study the remains.
Location:
17 K.M. from the main Jaisalmer city near Barmer Road
How to reach: Take a cab or share an Auto-rickshaw
Importance: Fossil remains of Jurassic era till 130 million
years ago
Duration : 1 - 4 hours
Itinerary :
Number of Pax :
Guide Service :
- Optional on Request
- English Speaking or language of your
choice subject to availability
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