What to expect
National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur
A National Geo-heritage Monument of the Geological Survey of India at Sathanur, protecting a petrified tree trunk over 18 metres long and roughly 120 million years old. It has an on-site interpretation centre and evidences an ancient sea that once reached this region.
Practical guide
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Typepark
Nearest baseKunnam
DistrictPerambalur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur is planned from Kunnam, one of the travel bases in Perambalur district. Use Kunnam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kunnam or nearby in Perambalur, 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 National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur
Sunrise6:04 am
Sunset6:25 pm
Golden hour best light5:25 pm–6:25 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:25 pm–6:50 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.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur — at a glance
Timings10:00–17:00; generally closed on public holidays
Best timeNovember–February
Entry: Free (a nominal charge may apply)
Getting here
How to reach National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur
At Sathanur village, about 20 km south-east of Perambalur via Kunnam. Nearest railway Perambalur (~20 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~50 km.
Getting around National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur
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 National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur
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Nearby
What’s near National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur
viewpointBramma Rishi Hill (Sri Kamba Perumal Temple), Elambalur 15.7 km · ~26 min by cab · straight line
heritageBalathandapani (Thandayuthapani) Temple, Chettikulam 22.4 km · ~37 min by cab · straight line
heritageJotheeswarar (Aamravaneswarar) Temple, Thirumanthurai 26.3 km · ~44 min by cab · straight line
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National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur?
Entry: Free (a nominal charge may apply). Timings: 10:00–17:00; generally closed on public holidays.
How do I reach National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur?
Base yourself in Kunnam or nearby in Perambalur, 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 National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur?
About an hour.
What else is near National Fossil Wood Park, Sathanur?
Nearby you can pair Siruvachur Madhura Kaliamman Temple (12.2 km), Kailasanathar Temple, Kunnam (15.4 km), Visvakudi Dam (Visuvakudi Reservoir) (15.4 km), Bramma Rishi Hill (Sri Kamba Perumal Temple), Elambalur (15.7 km).
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