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Similipal National Park / Tiger Reserve

Large forest landscape with waterfalls, biodiversity and tiger-reserve conservation zones; access depends on current permissions and routes.
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Photo: Government of Odisha · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — The story

The story

The forest unfolds in layers—sal, mist, streams and the possibility of wildlife just beyond sight.

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02 — About

About Similipal National Park / Tiger Reserve

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We’re still writing about Similipal National Park / Tiger Reserve: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Winter / post-monsoon
Time of day
Start early; entry windows are controlled
Crowds
Medium–High

Time and effort

Moderate

Time needed
Full day or multi-day
Trek duration
Full day or multi-day

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Entry, vehicle, guide and safari fees vary
Parking
At authorised gates/camps only
Permits
Forest entry permits, vehicle rules and seasonal opening conditions apply

On the ground

Local food
Local tribal cuisine only through respectful, authorised experiences
Access
Check official tourism/forest/ASI/temple or local authority information before travel; fees, hours and access can change.
Families
Varies by site
Facilities
Facilities vary by site; carry drinking water and verify toilets, food and first-aid availability.
Mobile network
Coverage varies, especially in forest, gorge and highland areas; download offline maps and confirm locally.

Stay safe

Follow forest rules; no night driving or off-route walking

Where it is

Mayurbhanj, Odisha

Near Baripada / Jashipur

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