About National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur
National Fossil Wood Park at Sathanur is a protected geological park in Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu, declared a National Geological Monument by the Geological Survey of India. It preserves petrified tree trunks estimated to be around 120 million years old from the Cretaceous period. Located in Sathanur village, the open-air park displays fossilized wood scattered across the site, offering insight into ancient flora and geological history.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open, arid parkland with large petrified tree trunks and fossilized wood fragments displayed in situ and enclosed for protection. The site is fenced and has informative boards explaining the geological age and formation. The landscape is dry and sparsely vegetated with pathways between exhibits. There are no large structures, and the visit is primarily educational and sightseeing focused on viewing the fossils and learning about their Cretaceous origin.
Key highlights
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National Geological Monument maintained by the Geological Survey of India
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Petrified tree trunks estimated to be about 120 million years old from the Cretaceous period
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Fossilized wood preserved in situ showing internal wood structures and bark
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Educational site illustrating ancient coastal and marine geological processes