Similipal National Park

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Similipal National Park Simlipal National Park is a national park and an elephant reserve situated in the Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Orissa.

Simlipal National Park derives its name from the abundance of Semul or red silk cotton trees that bloom vividly.[1]

The park has an area of 845.70 square kilometres (326.53 sq mi) and has some beautiful waterfalls like Joranda and Barehipani. Simlipal is home to ninety-nine Royal Bengal Tigers, 432 Wild elephants.[2] Besides Simlipal is famous for Gaurs (Indian Bisons), Chausingha,[1] as well as an orchidarium.[3]

One can enter into Similipal through Pithabata (22 kilometres (14 mi) from Baripada) and Jashipur. Entry permits can be obtained from the Range Officer, Pithabata check gate upon paying prescribed fees.[4] Day visitors can enter between 6 AM & 12 Noon and visitors with reservation between 6 AM & 9 AM. Similipal National Park remains open from 1 October to 15 June only.

28/12/2025
14/12/2025

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