SHIVALIK SAKETI FOSSIL PARK MUSEUM
Nagal Saketi, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, India
The Suketi Fossil Park, also known as the Shivalik Fossil Park, is a prominent fossil park that is located in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh in India. This park is the first one in Asia to be situated on the same site where the actual fossils were unearthed and has a collection of vertebrate fossils and skeletons that date back to the prehistoric times and have been recovered from the upper and middle Siwaliks geological formations of sandstones and clay at Suketi.
The Suketi Fossil Park is the largest fossil park in Asia and is situated at a distance of 21 kilometres from Nahan, on the banks of the Markanda River. It is located in the upper and middle Shivaliks and has soft sandstone and clay rocks. The fossil park is famous for its open air exhibition of six life sized fibreglass models of extinct mammals whose skeletons and fossils were found at the location, displays of fossil finds and the museum which displays fossil finds.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to July
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Don't touch the artifacts.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SundayMondayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday | 09:30 AM | 05:00 PM | 10 | 5 |
- Tuesday is Holiday
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Naraingarh Bus Stand |
16 KM | 01275252203 |
 Yamunanagar Jagadhri Railway Station |
54.5 KM | 139 |
 Chandigarh International Airport |
71 KM | 911722242004 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Dewni | 12 KM |
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