India Tourism | Simplipal

Nestled in the centre of Mayurbhanj, the northernmost district of Orissa is the similipal National Park one of India's better known wild life sanctuaries, covering a large forested area of 2750 sq.kms. The variation in topography, climate and vegetation has supported large varieties of animals, birds and reptiles. Similipal is one of the earliest and finest of India's fifteen Tiger reserves under Project Tiger.

Entry Permit:´
Issued from: Office of Assistant Conservator of Forest, National Park, Jashipur.
Range Officer, Pithabata at Pithabata Check Gate.
Time: For Day Tourists- 0600 to 1200 hours.
For Reservation Holders- 0600 to 1400 hours.

NOTE:
TOURISTS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE ANTI-MALARIAL DRUG BEFORE ENTRY INTO THE PARK

Area: 2750 sq.km
Altitude: 559.31 metres above sea level.
Temperature (°C):
Summer: Max 40, Min 20
Winter: Max 20, Min 4.4
Rainfall: 1648 mm ( Mid. June to Mid. September ).
Best Season: 1st November to 15th June. December to February is extremely cold. (The reserve remains open from 15th Oct. to 15th June).
STD Code: 06792

How to get there

	Air: Nearest airports are Kolkata (Calcutta) 250 kms and Bhubaneshwar 300 kms.
	Rail: Balasore, on the South Eastern Railwaly, 76 kms from Lulung. Jamshedpur, on the South Eastern Railway, 115 kms from Jashipur.
	Road: Lulung, on the eastern periphery of the park can be approached through Baripada (20 kms) is on National Highway No.5. Visitors taking National Highway No.6 can enter the park through Jashipur where enough transport facilities are available. Some Road distances from Lulung are:- Baripada 20 kms, Jashipur- 114 kms, Bhubaneshwar- 320 kms, Calcutta- 250 kms etc.
	Local Transport: Jeeps and private cars are allowed.

Places of Interest

Fauna found at the Park include the tiger, leopard, elephants, bison, sambar, porcupine, pangolin, flying-squirrel, hill myna, hornbill, python etc.

Excursions

Kiching (50 kms from Joshipur)

The Region