NATIONAL FOSSIL WOOD PARK

Located at last in the village with a splendid river view. Many stone trees are lined up everywhere but not maintained. One of a kind place lacks people awareness about geo heritage sites. Quick visit is enough, max time of 1 hour for complete visit. Restrooms are there and neat.

One of the Magnificent National Fossil Wood Park, Geo-heritage Monument located in the Villupuram District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and is maintained by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) I am exited that a place like USA-Grand Canyon which is located in Tamilnadu. Everyone must to Visit this Place. There is no entry fee.

Tiruvakkarai located 20km from Pondicherry.

200 fossil trees ranging in length from 3-15 m and upto 5 m in girth are seen lying horizontally embdedded in Cuddalore Sandstone of Mio-Pliocene age approx 20 million years ago.
This park contains petrified wood fossils approximately 20 million years old, scattered throughout the park,which covers about 247 acres The park consists of nine enclaves, but only a small portion of the 247 acres (approx 1 square km) is open to the public. These fossils were formed during massive flooding that occurred millions of years ago.

While visiting this place carry snacks/food and Water. No water /Snack shop nearby Dont throw your carbages.Dispose in Dust Bin .Keep the area clean and Tidy

Nearby 1km Vakrakali amman temple is located with Chandra Moulieswarar. Those having confused / weak minded personnel shall visit this near by amman temple on Full moon day so that the brain will be energized by Cosmic Energy.

Very good historical experience will gain after the visit of this place... You can see lot of fossil woods collected from particular area called thiruvakkarai
It is to be said that the old tree woods were turn into stones 🪵🪨

Amazing to walk around around, with fossils of 2 crore years old.. must visit!

Neat and clean maintained place, you must visit for best experience on stoned tree 🌴

Sprr location lot of trees and ancient park
There are 1000 year's more than live this park in this thiruvakkarai.

Its a great place to visit with kids and family.
I still wonder why govt hasn't shown interest and persue research in it in a dedicated manner. There must be a huge history.
Its needs to be revealed.
No data for the fossils were kept there.
Fossils were painted for marking which ruins its quality.
Pls visit the place

Beautiful place, worth visiting with friends and geology enthusiasts. It would be great if they offer tours around the place but I managed to talk to the in-charge/custodian who gave a lot of information. The place is very well maintained.