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Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site
The Kallankurichi limestone belt is where a fossilised dinosaur egg was unearthed in 1992 in the cement-factory mines and later certified by experts, with further clusters of titanosaur eggs identified nearby. The site lends its name to the Kallakurichi Formation, a Maastrichtian (Late Cretaceous) marine unit of the Ariyalur Group rich in ammonites, corals and molluscs. It is one of the district's most significant palaeontology and geology sites for students and researchers.
Practical guide
Plan Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site
Typeheritage
Nearest baseKallankurichi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseKallankurichi
DistrictAriyalur
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
The Kallankurichi limestone belt is where a fossilised dinosaur egg was unearthed in 1992 in the cement-factory mines and later certified by experts, with further clusters of titanosaur eggs identified nearby. The site lends its name to the Kallakurichi Formation, a Maastrichtian (Late Cretaceous) marine unit of the Ariyalur Group rich in ammonites, corals and molluscs. It is one of the district's most significant palaeontology and geology sites for students and researchers.
Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site is planned from Kallankurichi, one of the travel bases in Ariyalur district. Use Kallankurichi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours; open access
Best timeOctober to March (cooler, drier weather)
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site
About 10 km from Ariyalur town; nearest railway station Ariyalur (~10 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~60 km.
An open geological locality within active mining country; access to fossil beds may be restricted, so check locally before exploring.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kallankurichi or nearby in Ariyalur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours; open access. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site?
Base yourself in Kallankurichi or nearby in Ariyalur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site?
About an hour.
What else is near Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site?
Nearby you can pair Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan (3.5 km), Ariyalur (4.1 km), Kodandaramaswamy Temple, Ariyalur (5.1 km), Kaliyuga Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kallankurichi (6.0 km).
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- Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site:Sivakumarkrish · CC BY-SA 4.0