VANAMCOVE
Similipal NP

Similipal NP

3 daysBest: Nov–AprForests#tiger#biosphere#waterfalls
3 days Nov–Apr

Biosphere reserve of the tiger

Why this weekend?

Tiger reserveJoranda fallsElephant herds
Some links below are affiliate links — booking through them may earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you.

The day-by-day plan

Day 1Day 1 · The core
  1. Core drive
  2. Barehipani falls

Geography & terrain

Similipal NP lies in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha at about 400 m, 320 km from Bhubaneswar and 100 km from Baripada — the tiger biosphere of the region, its 2,750-sq-km forest, the waterfalls and the tribal core set on the Eastern Ghats' north edge.

History & culture

The park's story runs with the 1980 notification era — the tiger biosphere of the 2,750-sq-km forest and the 1980-era notification of the Odisha forest service, with the park's modern role as the wildlife stop of the Mayurbhanj circuit and the home of the 1980s-era wildlife and the tigers and the 2000s-era nature trails; the park's history of the 1994 tiger-reserve life and the 2009 biosphere status, gives Similipal its biosphere character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

Tiger reserves
🌟

Tiger reserves

High waterfalls
🏖️

High waterfalls

Nature trails
⛰️

Nature trails

Tribal villages
🌟

Tribal villages

Forest decks
🌟

Forest decks

Eat & drink

  • Pakhala with fried fish
  • Dalma
  • Rasagola
  • Chenna poda

Getting there

Fly
Bhubaneswar (BBI)
Train
Bhubaneswar & Cuttack junctions
Road from Bhubaneswar
varies by district — 40–400 km
Getting around
Autos and city buses

Budget snapshot

Total
₹16,000–30,500 (3 days)
Per day · Stay
₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹1,200–1,600
Per day · Activities
₹2,500–2,900

Month by month

Jan—
Feb—
Mar—
Apr—
May—
Jun—
Jul—
Aug—
Sep—
Oct—
Nov—
Dec—

Practical info

  • Language: Odia (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: Nov–Apr
  • Connectivity: good 4G in towns
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The season (Nov–Apr) holds the park
  • The drives ask the permits
  • The falls ask the walking shoes

Frequently asked questions

The tiger biosphere of the Odisha.

Was this helpful?

The drives, the falls and the trails.

Was this helpful?

Three days.

Was this helpful?

Biosphere reserve of the tiger

Take the break. We'll take the planning.

Tell us your dates, budget and travel style — we'll build your Similipal NP plan with day-by-day routing, stays, food and bookings.

Free Planning 2 Free Iterations ~24hr Delivery
Get My Free Plan

Contents