Nature & Wildlife
Chahala Zone
Baripada, Baripada
About this place
Chahala Zone is Simlipal's premier wildlife viewing location, chosen historically as a hunting ground by the Maharaja of Mayurbhanj in ancient times. Today, the zone functions as Simlipal's most productive wildlife sighting area with highest documented probability of observing Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, deer species, and other fauna.
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Getting there
Nearest railway
Baripada RS (70 km)
Nearest airport
Biju Patnaik Intl Airport (285 km)
By road
Restricted — special permit required; inside Simlipal core zone
Plan your visit
6:00 AM – 5:00 PMClosed: Closed Jul–Oct
4–12 hours needed
₹150 entry
Photo spot 10/10