Similipal National Park reopens for tourists in Odisha
The Similipal Tiger Reserve opened on Sunday following the monsoon season with specific vehicle and entry restrictions.
The Similipal National Park in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district reopened for tourists on Sunday after being closed for the monsoon season, according to a notice from ThePrint.
Authorities of the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) stated that daily entry is limited to 60 four-wheelers. Only vehicles with a ground clearance of at least 180 mm are permitted, while heavy vehicles like trucks and buses are not allowed.
Of the permitted vehicles, 35 may enter via the Kaliani gate at Jashipur and 25 through the Pithabata checkpoint at Baripada. Private vehicles can enter Jashipur between 5 am and 9 am, and Pithabata between 8 am and 9 am.
Visitors must exit the tiger reserve by 6 pm on the same day. Additionally, tourists are required to depart the Joranda and Barehipani waterfalls before 4 pm.
Entry permits must be secured through the official website, www.similipal.org. Travellers must present ID proof at entry gates and provide a written undertaking to follow existing norms.
Tourist lodges are available for overnight stays at Kumari, Talabandha, Barehipani, and Jamuani. However, the notice stated that movement during the night is prohibited.