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Facts About Similpal ... .. .
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 Spread over an
area of 2,750 sq. kms out of which 303 sq. km form the core area.
This tiger reserve have
sofar more than 95 Royal Bengal tigers
Besides Leopards, elephants,
mugger crocodiles and numerous reptiles are also here.
Similipal remains open
from 1st november to 15th june every year.
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Thick greeny forest, extensive grassy lands, sparkling waterfalls around , meandering
rivers, cloud kissing peaks, roaring tigers with fleeing deers , flying squirrels
, talking myna, dancing peacocks , all are makes Similipal a dreamland of nature.Spread
over an area of 2,750 sq. kms out of which 303 sq. km form the core area, Similipal
Reserve forest is one of the wellknown tiger projects and national parks of India.
Meant for conserving countrys depliting tiger population, this tiger reserve have
sofar more than 95 Royal Bengal tigers .
Besides Leopards, elephants, mugger crocodiles and numerous reptiles are also here.
Besides that Over 230 species of birds flock the forest and waterways in the park.With
wide range of rain falls ,this forest is suitable for different species of flora
and fauna . About 1076 species of plants, 87 varities of orchids, 42species of mamals,
29types of reptiles and 231 species of birds are the proud prosession of this plateau.
Several rivers like Budhabalanga, Khairi, Salandi, Palpala, originate from the hills
and meander through the hills. Here the panoramic view of the waterfalls at Barehipani
(400meters) and Joranda(150meters)are simply enchanting.Mahaseer, a typical variety
of fish is found in the abundance in most of the rivers.Dense forests and riverine
system serve as an excellent home to some of the most beautiful creatures of the
world. To stay with them is really a thrilling experience. Herds of elephants majestically
walking across the roads and the rivulets could be a regular sight. Besides for
visitors , crocodile rearing centre at Ramtirtha near jashipur is an additional
attraction.
-- You can enter into Similipal through Pithabata which is about 22km from Baripada
Or through Jashipur shich is about 94 km from Baripada. -- Entry permits can be
obtained from the range officer , Pithabata checkgate or the assitant conservator
of forests at Jashipur on payment of prescribed fees. -- Day visitiors can be enter
between 6am and 12noon and visitors rservation between 6am and 2pm.
Baripada, the district headquarters of --Mayurbhanj, on the junction of NH 5 and
6 is about 270 km from state capital Bhubaneswar and 240 km from kolkata. It is
about 60 km by road from Balasore.There is two entry point to Similipal. One is
Pithabata and other is Jashipur. Both the places are well connected by regular bus
services and for hire taxis and jeeps like vehicles are also available.
Nearest railhead is Balasore which is about 60km from Baripada town.
Nearest airports are Bhubaneswar (270km) and Kolkata (240km).
--Here for visitors Orissa tourism units and forest Bungalows are available . Privat
hotels are also available at Baipada and Jashipur. Besides Similipal reserve Sanctuary
one can visit around . At a distance of 149 km from Baripada town, Khiching is famous
for the shrine Kichakeswari and stone crafts.One can visit Chandipur which is about
60km from Baripada town and 16km from Balasore. Panoramic place on the lap of Nilagiri
hills is called panchalingeswara which is about a distance of 85 km form Baripada
and 30km from Balasore.Remuna and Deokund is also another two tourist spots worthy
to visit.
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