What to expect
Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site
The Kallankurichi limestone belt is where a fossilised dinosaur egg was unearthed in 1992 in the cement-factory mines and later certified by experts, with further clusters of titanosaur eggs identified nearby. The site lends its name to the Kallakurichi Formation, a Maastrichtian (Late Cretaceous) marine unit of the Ariyalur Group rich in ammonites, corals and molluscs. It is one of the district's most significant palaeontology and geology sites for students and researchers.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseKallankurichi
DistrictAriyalur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site is planned from Kallankurichi, one of the travel bases in Ariyalur district. Use Kallankurichi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kallankurichi or nearby in Ariyalur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site
Sunrise6:04 am
Sunset6:24 pm
Golden hour best light5:24 pm–6:24 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:24 pm–6:49 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
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One more place around Kallankurichi worth a day of its own.
templeKaliyuga Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kallankurichi
6.0 km · ~15 min by auto
A Vishnu temple at Kallankurichi where the presiding deity Kaliyuga Varadaraja Perumal, popularly called Kaliyaperumal, is worshipped. Local tradition holds that the temple was built roughly five centuries ago by a cowherd at the spot of a post believed to hold miraculous powers, though the deity itself is considered far more ancient. It is one of the better-known Vaishnavite shrines of the district and lends its name to the limestone-rich locality around it.
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Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours; open access
Best timeOctober to March (cooler, drier weather)
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site
About 10 km from Ariyalur town; nearest railway station Ariyalur (~10 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~60 km.
Getting around Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site
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Nearby
What’s near Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site
churchElakurichi Adaikala Madha Shrine (Our Lady of Refuge) 17.0 km · ~28 min by cab · straight line
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Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours; open access.
How do I reach Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site?
Base yourself in Kallankurichi or nearby in Ariyalur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site?
About an hour.
What else is near Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site?
Nearby you can pair Pradakshineswarar Temple, Sripurandan (3.5 km), Ariyalur (4.1 km), Kodandaramaswamy Temple, Ariyalur (5.1 km), Kaliyuga Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kallankurichi (6.0 km).
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- Kallankurichi Dinosaur Egg Fossil Site:Sivakumarkrish · CC BY-SA 4.0