Similipal National Park reopens for tourists in Odisha
The Similipal Tiger Reserve has opened to visitors following the conclusion of the monsoon season.
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.
The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) authorities stated that daily entry is limited to 60 four-wheelers. These vehicles must have a ground clearance of at least 180 mm, and heavy vehicles like trucks or buses are not permitted.
Of the allowed vehicles, 35 may enter via the Kaliani gate at Jashipur, while 25 can use the Pithabata checkpoint at Baripada. Private vehicle entry is scheduled between 5 am and 9 am at Jashipur, and between 8 am and 9 am at Pithabata.
Visitors must exit the reserve by 6 pm on the same day, and those visiting Joranda and Barehipani waterfalls must depart before 4 pm. Nighttime movement is prohibited.
Permits must be secured through the official website, www.similipal.org. Travellers are required to present ID proof at entry gates and provide a written undertaking to follow existing norms.
For those seeking overnight stays, lodges are available at Kumari, Talabandha, Barehipani, and Jamuani. All travellers, vehicles, and luggage will undergo checks at entry and exit points.