Salkhan Fossil Park Makes It to UNESCO Tentative List

Set amidst idyllic surroundings, Salkhan Fossil Park in Sonbhadra—one of the oldest fossil sites in the world—has been included in UNESCO's tentative list of World Heritage Sites.

- HT Correspondent

Government of India and officials are optimistic that the park could attain full World Heritage status within the next two years. Principal secretary of tourism, Mukesh Meshram, highlighted that CM Yogi Adityanath has consistently undertaken key initiatives to promote tourism, especially eco-tourism, across the state. One such recent initiative includes the introduction of Vistadome coaches on tourist trains, connecting Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary and Dudhwa Tiger Reserve with scenic rail routes.

The inclusion of Salkhan Fossils Park on UNESCO's tentative list marks another major accomplishment. Located near Salkhan village, about 15 km from Robertsganj in Sonbhadra, the park has been the focus of dedicated efforts by the tourism department over the past year.