Akal Wood Fossil Park

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Akal Wood Fossil Park, 17 K.M. From Jaisalmer near Barmer Road, Jaisalmer, India. Edit

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Akal Wood Fossil Park is a unique experience. The reserve or park has been dated approximately to be 180 million years ago. The whole area is covered with huge fossilized tree trunks, one of which is 7 m by 1.5 m and ancient sea shells throwing light on the ancient geology of the state. Under the archeological department, further excavations are underway to bring to light more fossils.

Wood Fossils, Akal, Jaisalmer

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Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

8.00 AM – 5.00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 5/-

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 20/-

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Jaisalmer is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Jaisalmer by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

BUS : Rajasthan state buses connect Jaisalmer with neighboring cities. the worth of the tickets is just about Rs2-3 per kilometre. Deluxe A/C buses are also available from Jaisalmer,Jaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner.

Train : Jaisalmer railway station is an important railway station in Western railway zone. it’s connected to Delhi (Jsm Dli Express), Jodhpur(Jsm Ju Express), Jaipur (Mandor Express) and alternative cities in India. This train takes concerning 6 hours for journey and price concerning Rs a hundred and twenty. Jaisalmer railway station: 02992-52406.

Air : There is no airport in Jaisalmer. Nearest airport is Jodhpur, that is at a distance of 285 Kilometre from Jaisalmer. The Jodhpur airport is connected to all different major cities of India. Pre-paid taxi service is offered from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer, that prices concerning Rs 4000. Jodhpur airport : 0291 251 2934.

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