Salkhan Fossil Parkसलखन फॉसिल पार्क
Fossil algae mats 1.4 billion years old, spread over 25 hectares of Kaimur plateau.
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Prayag & Vindhya
Prayag & Vindhya
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height300 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbySalkhan, Robertsganj
EntryFree
About Salkhan Fossil Park
Stromatolite fossils around 1.4 billion years old lie exposed across 25 hectares of scrub on the Kaimur plateau, 12 km from Robertsganj. They are the fossilised mats of early algae and this is one of the largest such sites in the world, older and bigger than the one at Yellowstone. There is a gate and a couple of boards and not much else. Go with someone who can read the rings.
What to see and do
- Stromatolite rings in the rock
- 1.4 billion year old algae mats
- Kaimur plateau scrub
- Interpretive boards at the gate
Part of Vindhya and Kaimur.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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