About Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park
Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park is a fossil park and nature reserve on the banks of the Sabarmati River in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Managed by the Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation, it is often called India's Jurassic Park. It is noted as the country's only dinosaur museum and the world's second-largest hatchery of dinosaur eggs, displaying fossils, fossilized eggs and life-size dinosaur models.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a large park spread along the Sabarmati riverbed with landscaped gardens, botanical garden section, and wilderness area. The main attraction is the dinosaur section with life-size models and an interpretation centre displaying fossilized dinosaur eggs, bones and trackways excavated from the Narmada Valley. There are also enclosures with animals and birds, nature trails, a small zoo area, and educational exhibits on geology and paleontology.
Key highlights
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Life-size dinosaur sculptures and models in natural settings
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Fossilized dinosaur eggs and skeletal remains from the Narmada Valley
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Interpretation centre and fossil museum managed by GEER Foundation
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Botanical garden with diverse plant species
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Nature trails and wilderness area along the Sabarmati River
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Considered the second-largest dinosaur egg hatchery in the world
History of Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park
The park was established and is managed by the Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation. It preserves fossils from the Upper Cretaceous period excavated from the Narmada Valley, including dinosaur eggs, bones and petrified wood. The site is recognized as the second-largest dinosaur egg hatchery in the world and houses India's only dinosaur museum, serving as an important centre for paleontological research and education.
Culture & Context
The park holds educational and scientific significance as a centre for ecological education, paleontology and natural history. It promotes awareness of Gujarat's prehistoric heritage and conservation, attracting students, researchers and families.
Route
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