Simlipal national park

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About Simlipal national park

Far From City: 20 kms from city center
Cost: About Simlipal national park Weather: Open Time:November - Mid-June:Regular visitors: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM,With reservation: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cost:INR 100

Best time to visit Simlipal national park The summers here can get quite hot with the temperature rising up to whereas during the winter it falls as low as 14ë?C. In monsoon this place receives moderate to very heavy rainfall. November to Mid-June is the best time to visit this national park. How to Reach Simlipal national park Air:The nearest airports are Bhubaneswar (270 km) and Kolkata (240 km). A straight drive down from Kolkata is more convenient. Cabs are available from here to get to resorts and the national park. Rail:The nearest railway station is Balasore (60 km from Baripada). From here major trains run on the South-Eastern sector. Road:The nearest airports are Bhubaneswar (270 km) and Kolkata (240 km). A straight drive down from Kolkata is more convenient. Cabs are available from here to get to resorts and the national park.

Getting Around Simlipal national park Local jeeps are available for going around within the forest. One can hire one of these to get around the place. Where to Stay Odisha Tourismë_has a number of Forest rest houses within the forest. Good hotels and resorts also make the wildlife tour more tranquil and comfortable. Living in the jungle ambience under the urban facilities can be a great experience for wildlife lovers. Tourists can also put up atë_Baripadaë_orë_Jashipurë_in private hotels. Sightseeing in Simlipal national park Barheipani and Jaranda waterfalls are beautiful sightseeing spots. The gigantic peaks of Khairiburu and Meghasani surround the area. The Crocodile farm is another place worth visiting here. Activities in Simlipal national park Bird watching, trekking and nature walks are the activities one can do here. Going for a safari is a lot of fun in this national park. Shopping in Simlipal national park This is a good place to buy local handloom products, stone carvings and curios. The grand mall, Neptune magnet mall, etc. are some popular shopping malls of the area. The Simlipal national park Experience Culture is deep rooted in the lives of the people of Mayurbhanj. The liveliness and lushness of the cultural heritage, makes Mayurbhanj one of the most remarkable places on the map of Odisha. Makar Parva and Karama Parva are the two well-known festivals of Mayurbhanj District which are celebrated with great enthusiasm and show. Mayurbhanj showcases a vista of nature's beauty. In the middle of nature evolved the beautiful Chhau dance. This dance form has received worldwide fame and recognition. The handicrafts are an essential part of rich cultural heritage of this region. Simlipal national park's Nightlife There are several clubs and pubs neat this area. Some of the good ones are Bhgabati bar, ROYAL CLUB, Gandhi Smruti Bhaban, Lions Club, Open Chase Bar, ROTARY CLUB, etc. Simlipal national park's Cuisine Mudhië_(puffed rice) is the popular diet here. One must try this when visiting Simlipal. Best Restaurants Nearby Hotel Mohapatral, Hotel Swagat, Hotel Bishram, Hotel Siddharth and Hotel Meghasani are some nearby hotels which have good restaurants. Itinerary Reach Simlipal National Park and check into the forest rest house. Hire a jeep for a safari and set out into the forest enjoying the beauty of nature and exploring the wild. After the safari, return to the rest house and go to a nearby restaurant to enjoy the local cuisine of the place. A trip to the park is best combined with Khichling or any other nearby town such as Chandipur, Bhubhaneshwar, Puri, Konark etc. The next day you can go for an excursion to Khiching via a bus or jeep. Khiching, a nearby town famous for the shrine of Kichakeswari . Private buses and shared Jeeps are available for Khiching, Jashipur which is on NH-6 20 kms from Simlipal. From Khiching 2 kms down there is a small village (Uttarposhi) famous for black stone work Did you know? Originally being the hunting ground for the kingly rulers of Mayurbhanj, Simplipal was titled a tiger reserve in the year 1956 and in May 1973 the essential part of the Project Tiger in May 1973. This is the same reserve where the famous _ÑÒMugger Crocodile Scheme_Ñ? was started in 1979. Tips Carry a Mosquito repellent with you. Carry water as it might get quite hot.