Akal Wood Fossil Park

Jaisalmer India
3/5
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NearBy Airport
Jaisalmer
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Best Season
October - April
  • Visiting Time : 09 AM - 6 PM
  • Ideal Duration : 3 Hrs
  • Best for : Nature & Environments
  • Distance from City Centre : 18 Km km
  • Local Transport Mode : Local Bus,Taxi,Radio taxi
  • Adult :INR 5
  • , Foreigner :INR 25

Akal Wood Fossil Park is a great look at Earth's prehistoric past set in the desert landscape of Jaisalmer. If you are a history enthusiast or want to have something unique experience in your Rajasthan Tour Packages, then this is an absolute must for you. Known by the name of Akal Fossil Wood Park, this is an unusual place wherein, fossils of ancient trees from millions of years ago stand in awe before the beauty of the fusion of nature and time.


Akal Wood Fossil Park Akal Rajasthan is one of the interesting geologies of Rajasthan with a collection of tree fossils that are over 180 million years old. This protected area, not very far from Akal Village, features tree trunks along with fossilized wood. During the Jurassic period, even when the Thar Desert was non-existent, it was a thick and luscious forest, rich with all kinds of plants and animals. The site contains the highest concentration of fossilized tree trunks in the world; hence it is a veritable wonder for anyone interested in nature and geology.


The fossils here tell of a bygone world long gone and well away from what is found here today, at least the landscape. The area covers some 21 hectares where there are fossilized trees very well preserved and can reach up to 15 feet in length, which is of the tropical tree kind that have been covered by sand silt and volcanic ashes over the years, thus maintaining them for centuries.


For those visiting the Jaisalmer Tour Package, a visit to Akal Wood Fossil Park Jaisalmer is a more enriching experience. Since guides give interesting insights related to the history and significance behind the fossils, there is a golden opportunity to explore the wonders of nature. Visitors can see the remnants of Akal Wood Fossil Park in Hindi through detailed signage and information boards, a better understanding of which gives them information about the geological importance of that park.


Besides being a golden opportunity to look at ancient fossils, Akal Fossil Wood Park also offers nature lovers a serene environment. The surreal atmosphere is made possible by the stark beauty of fossilized wood against a golden desert, and hence it's an ideal stop for photographers as well.


The Akal Wood Fossil Park timings are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This is a time frame that will enable the tourist to visit the park during any of these times. Early morning or late afternoon visits are encouraged to avoid the harsh desert heat.


Adding Akal Wood Fossil Park to your Rajasthan Tour Packages will allow you to enjoy an extraordinary piece of history that most people miss when they tour this vibrant state. The park's mystical atmosphere, combined with its geological significance, makes for an unforgettable experience for travellers who are looking for more than just the usual tourist destinations.


Whether you want to be amazed by the wonder of science in a park, or you are looking for that perfect adventure in the desert, a visit to Akal Wood Fossil Park is a journey that stretches over miles of time. Do not forget to step back to the history of a million. Come and witness the wonders of nature preserved in Akal Wood Fossil Park with Jaisalmer Tour Packages.

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