Akal Wood Fossil Park

Location

Akal Wood Fossil Park: Akal wood fossils park located at Jaisalmer spreads over 21 hectare. It is assumed that this park has an age of about 180 million years. This is a natural real wonder and the whole area is protected and preserved presently due to its archaeological worth. It is believed that more fossils are lying in deep and still excavations are going on in this region.

Mammoth fossilized tree trunks and centuries old sea shells are significant specimens of the geological history of the Indian deserts. The largest specimen of the fossil obtained is of size 7 m by 1.5 m. This is an ideal tourist spot for geological and Archeological enthusiasts.