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National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai
A national geo-heritage site preserving 20-million-year-old petrified and fossilised tree trunks scattered across a protected scrubland area. This heritage guide is organized from Mailam in Viluppuram district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai.
Practical guide
Plan National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai
Typeheritage
Nearest baseMailam
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryIndicative INR 5-10 — confirm on site
Nearest town/baseMailam
DistrictViluppuram
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
A national geo-heritage site preserving 20-million-year-old petrified and fossilised tree trunks scattered across a protected scrubland area. This heritage guide is organized from Mailam in Viluppuram district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai.
National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai is planned from Mailam, one of the travel bases in Viluppuram district. Use Mailam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily
Best timeOct-Feb; avoid midday heat Mar-Jun
Entry: Indicative INR 5-10 — confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai
Nearest railway: Villupuram Jn (VM) ~25 km; nearest airport: Puducherry ~30 km or Chennai (MAA) ~145 km
Little shade on site — carry water and a hat; guided boards explain the fossilisation process
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Mailam or nearby in Viluppuram, 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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National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai?
Entry: Indicative INR 5-10 — confirm on site. Timings: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai?
Base yourself in Mailam or nearby in Viluppuram, 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 National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai?
About an hour.
What else is near National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai?
Nearby you can pair Chandramouleeswarar Temple, Thiruvakkarai (200 m), Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam (10.6 km), Talagirisvara Temple, Panamalai (10.8 km), Veedur Dam (11.1 km).
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- National Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai:Ranjith Kumar Inbasekaran · CC BY-SA 3.0