Nature & Wildlife
Simlipal National Park
Baripada, Baripada
About this place
Simlipal National Park (21°50'N 86°20'E) covers 2,750 km² in Mayurbhanj district. Established as a Tiger Reserve in 1973 and National Park in 1980. Home to Bengal tigers (including rare pseudo-melanistic black tigers due to inbreeding), Asian elephants, gaur, and chausingha. The park is open November to June.
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Getting there
Nearest railway
Baripada RS (60 km)
Nearest airport
Biju Patnaik Intl Airport (270 km)
By road
Good — via Baripada; NH-18; jeep safari required inside park; 3 entry gates: Pithabata, Jashipur, Nawana
Plan your visit
6:00 AM – 6:00 PMClosed: Closed Jul–Oct (monsoon season)
8–72 hours needed
₹100 entry
Kid friendly Photo spot 10/10