Akal Wood Fossil Park

Located about 17 km from Jaisalmer, the Akal Wood Fossil Park preserves the remains of a forest that existed here 180 million years ago during the Jurassic period. Fossilized tree trunks and stumps lie scattered across the desert floor, evidence that this arid landscape was once a lush tropical environment. The site is maintained by the Geological Survey of India and has informational signs explaining the science. It is a quiet, unhurried site that appeals to those curious about natural history alongside the more conventional heritage attractions in Jaisalmer.