How ancient stromatolites could make Pithoragarh India’s first UNESCO Geopark

Pithoragarh has long been known as the gateway to the Kumaon Himalayas, drawing travellers with its snow-capped peaks, ancient temples and trekking routes. Now, the Uttarakhand district is attracting attention for a very different reason. Why Pithoragarh is Uttarakhand’s next big destination Researchers have documented extensive stromatolite fossil sites across PithoragarhDidier Descouens Researchers have documented … Read more