Highlights

Similipal Fast Fact

Location

In Mayurbhanj District in the northern part of the state, close to the Bengal – Bihar Border

Area

2,750 Sq. Km.

Park Timings

The Park is open from 01 Nov to 15 June and closes during the monsoon

Season

November – February

Best Sighting

April – May; Wild Flowers & Orchids bloom at this time too

Go There For

Elephants, Leopards, Tigers

Safari Timings

06:00 Hrs. – 12:00 Hrs.

Entry Point

Tulasibani from Jashipur & Pithabata from Baripada

Things to See & Do

Barehipani & Joranda Waterfall, Chahala

Getting There

Nearest Airport: Bhubaneswar (191 Km. / 5 Hrs.), Kolkata (262 Km. / 07 Hrs.)

Nearest Railhead: Cuttack (100 Km. / 03 Hrs.), Bhadrak (55 Km. / 2 Hrs.)

 

Suggested Itinerary club with Similipal

 

Sr. No.

Destination with Night Stay

Tour Days

1.

Similipal (2 N) – Bhubaneshwar (3 N) – Puri (2 N)

07 N / 08 D

2.

Similipal (2 N) – Bhitarkanika (2 N) – Bhubaneshwar (3 N) – Puri (2 N)

09 N / 10 D

 

Package Itinerary

Day 01Bhubaneshwar | Cuttack | Balasore - Similipal National Park

Arrive at Bhubaneshwar Airport | Cuttack or Balasore Railway Station & immediately depart to Lulung. Upon arrival, check-in to your Wildlife Eco Camp / Resort at Similipal. Post Lunch, visit Astral Garden, nursery & medicinal plants, Crocodile Breeding Center, Crocodile’s Eggs hatchery Center, Crocodile Hatchling Pool, Crocodile Veal Pool and View of Khairi Bhandan River. Dinner & Over Night stay at Similipal.

Day 02Similipal

After B/F, proceed for Jungle Safari (170 Km.) in Similipal National Park, Orchiderium at Gurguria, Uski Waterfall, Barehipani Waterfall. After having packed Lunch at Barehipani, visit Joranda Waterfall, Chahala (Core Zone area for animal sighting). Dinner & Over Night stay at Similipal.

Day 03Similipal - Balasore | Bhubaneshwar - Onward Destination Journey

After B/F, check out from Similipal & depart for Balasore | Bhubaneshwar. On arrival, transfer to Railway Station | Airport to board train | flight for onward destination journey.