FOSSIL PARK

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The Rajmahal hills are home to plant fossils which are 68 to 145 million years old. The Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany in Lucknow has an impressive collection of these fossils. The fossils here have attracted geologists and palaeobotanists from all over the world.

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Fossil Park, Mandro

How to Reach:

By Air

The nearest airport is Ranchi Airport (461Km) and Patna Airport (325Km).

By Train

Sahibganj Railway Station is a major railhead of the Eastern Railway zone. The nearest Railway Station is Mirzachouki (25Km) . Sahibganj to Mirzachouki (Jharkhand) – 16 Km (25m)-Varanchal Express, Malda Intercity, Sahibganj-Jamalpur Passenger Train.

By Road

Sahibganj district is connected to Ranchi in Jharkhand by National Highway No. 33. Sahibganj to Mandro(Jharkhand) – 3 h 00 min (43) km) Dumka Sahebganj Road.