Mandla Plant Fossils National Park National Park

Indian national park preserving Permian plant fossils

Mandla Plant Fossils National Park in Madhya Pradesh preserves Permian-era plant fossils; researchers, students and geology-minded visitors study exposed fossil beds and the area's paleobotanical displays.

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Mandla Plant Fossils National Park at a Glance#

Address: Mandla Plant Fossils National Park area, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India

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How to Get to Mandla Plant Fossils National Park#

The park is accessed from Mandla town in Madhya Pradesh. Mandla is approximately 100-150 km from Jabalpur by road (depending on route); visitors should arrange local transport from Mandla district headquarters. Check with local forest or district offices for precise directions and access permissions.

Tips for Visiting Mandla Plant Fossils National Park#

  • Contact the local forest department or district administration for permission and guidance-the fossil sites are protected and access is regulated.
  • Visit with a guide or paleontology student if possible-there are interpretive lessons that make the geology meaningful.
  • Bring sun protection and a wide‑brimmed hat; the central Indian plains can be harsh in midday heat.

Best Time to Visit Mandla Plant Fossils National Park#

Winter months (November-February) are best for visiting-days are cool and outdoor exploration is comfortable.

Winter
November-February · 8-25°C
Cool and dry, the most comfortable time to explore outdoor fossil sites.
Monsoon (limited access)
July-September · 20-30°C
Lush surroundings but tracks may be muddy and some sites difficult to reach.

Weather & Climate near Mandla Plant Fossils National Park#

Climate

Mandla Plant Fossils National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and mild winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 8°C to 40°C. Abundant rainfall (1428 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 108 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
AprilNovemberDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 9° - 25° 17° 20 mm mostly sunny 47% 0.9 m/s 1.0 high 10.7h
February Ideal 11° - 28° 19° 17 mm clear 40% 1.1 m/s 1.5 high 11.3h
March Ideal 15° - 33° 24° 19 mm mostly sunny 32% 1.3 m/s 2.0 very high 11.9h
April Ideal 20° - 38° 29° 10 mm clear 23% 1.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.6h
May Excellent 25° - 40° 32° 7 mm mostly sunny 25% 2.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.1h
June Good 24° - 36° 32° 133 mm partly cloudy 56% 2.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.4h
July Good 22° - 29° 26° 479 mm overcast 84% 1.7 m/s 1.7 very high 13.3h
August Good 22° - 28° 25° 459 mm overcast 89% 1.6 m/s 1.6 very high 12.8h
September Very Good 21° - 29° 25° 232 mm partly cloudy 87% 1.4 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 17° - 29° 23° 36 mm clear 75% 0.9 m/s 1.5 very high 11.5h
November Ideal 11° - 27° 19° 5 mm clear 65% 0.8 m/s 1.1 high 10.9h
December Ideal 8° - 25° 16° 11 mm clear 56% 0.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.6h