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The Akal Fossil Park in the Jaisalmar district of India is a park that takes one on a journey back to prehistoric times. Hundred and eighty million years ago, a verdant forest was located on the premises of the fossil park. The 21 hectare of land area was submerged under the sea and the tree trunks were preserved as fossils and today it is one of the best tourist attractions in the city. According to archaeological findings the climate of this specific land area was humid and there were only non flowering trees growing here. The fossils are considered to represent gymnosperms such as chir and redwood pertaining to that era. Today, visitors can see various fossilized tree trunks that come in different shapes and sizes. The largest being 43 feet in length and 5 feet in width. There are more fossils that are still buried here but are not excavated yet. This is a great place for archaeology enthusiasts as well as visitors who are interested to see something unique pertaining to historical findings. The fossil park is not crowded and one will find that the atmosphere to be peaceful and quiet. You can reach the location by taxi or private vehicle, while it is better to avoid travelling there during summer afternoons. To take a complete walk around the park and examine the fossils carefully, you will need about 2 hours. A very small entrance fee is charged for both locals and foreigners. The fossil park is great place for the whole family to visit even if you are not wholly fascinated by archaeological findings and this can be a very interesting place to note down on your schedule. If you are planning a trip towards Rajasthan and are looking for Jaisalmer hotels, make sure you select The Gateway Hotel Rawalkot Jaisalmer which offers modern comfort with a touch of medieval charm. While you will come across a variety of hotels in Jaisalmer you need to make the right choice in order to find that perfect combination to make your stay a memorable one. Before making your reservation ensure that the hotel that you are booking suits your purpose of travel. Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+
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