Simlipal National Park & The Tiger Reserve, Odisha- Plan a Trip Today

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Simlipal national park is one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. It is situated in the Mayurbhanj district of north-eastern Orissa. The national park is one of the key attractions of the state.

The Similipal Tiger Reserve which covers an area of 2750 sq KM is Odisha’s foremost wildlife sanctuary. Similipal is named after red silk cotton semul trees, which are found abundantly in the region. The Tiger Reserve also boasts of a huge variety of wild orchids which lends a romantic charm to the forest.

Earlier, the kings of Mayurbhanj used to hunt wild lives in the park but now it is one of the most important tiger reserves in India. There are 99 Bengal Tigers, 430 Elephants, 304 species of birds, 60 species of reptiles, 21 species of frogs, 38 species of fish, and 164 species of butterflies have been recorded from the Park.

When is the best time to visit Simlipal ?

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The open months of Simlipal national park lie in the winter months because of the cool and pleasant climate. Undoubtedly the best time to visit the park. A good climate brings animals out in the open so that visitors can enjoy the view and observe the creatures.

Why Simlipal is Most Popular?

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Similipal forest

Simlipal National Park gets its name from the wealth of Red Silk Cotton trees filling nearby. It is the seventh public park in India. The park is home to Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, Guar, and Chausingha.

The area of Simlipal hold is gifted with incredible bio-diversity and extreme flora and fauna with the atmosphere of cold breeze rising out of the dense forest.

Sightseeing Near Simlipal

If you are in Similipal then you may be planning for some nearby tourist places. Here are some sightseeing nearest Similipal.

  1. Devkund
  2. Barehipani
  3. Ramatritha
  4. Joranda
  5. Sitakund
  6. Bhimkund

Where to Stay in Simlipal Forest

Simlipal, The major centre for tourist has a number of budget hotels that allow visitors to have an enjoyable and tension free stay. There are many options for stay within the park but visitors usually choose to stay in Baripada which has better options than the park like Aranya Nivas, Arpita Beach etc.

How to Reach Simlipal

By Air

Nearest Airport: Biju Pattanaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar(270 km) and Netaji Subash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata(250 km)

By Train

Nearest Railway Station: Baripada(70 km) and Balasore(72 km)

By Road

Simlipal has 03 entry points such as Jashipur, Lulung and Pithabata. These places are well connected by Taxis and Jeeps.

Location:

Simlipal, Baripada, Odisha

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