Places to Visit in Simlipal For A Wonderful Jungle Experience

The area of biodiversity Simlipal reserve is gifted with ultimate varieties of faunas in the ranges with the ambience of cool breeze emerging out of the dense forests. The lushly ambience of Simlipal

Simlipal Natinal Park is known as one of the national part of Odisha, India. This biodiversity Simlipal land has been named after the Simul or silk cotton tree, which is filled throughout the Jungle. The park is surrounded by high plateaus and hills, the highest peak being the twin peaks of Khairiburu and Meghashini. At least twelve rivers are crossing the plain area and drain into the Bay of Bengal. The prominent rivers are them are Burhabalanga, Palpala Bandan, Salandi, Kahairi and Deo etc.

The historical background of this land is that Simlipal Tiger Reserve originated as a hunting ground for the surrounding royalty. It was formally designated a tiger reserve under Project Tiger in May 1973. After that Odisha Government declared Similipal as a wildlife sanctuary in 1979 with an area of 2750 sq. km. Later in 1980, It was proposed 303 sq. km of the sanctuary as National Park. Further in 1986, the area of the National Park was increased to 845.70 sq. km. The Government of India declared it as a biodiversity Simlipal reserve in 1994. UNESCO added this National Park to its list of Biosphere Reserves in May 2009. This Simlipal tiger reserve also comes under Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve that includes the adjacent Hadgarh and Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuaries.

This park is known for the tiger, elephant and hill mynah. It holds the highest tiger population in the state of Orissa. 55 species of mammals, 304 species of birds, 60 species of reptiles, 21 species of frogs, 38 species of fish and 164 species of butterflies have been recorded from the Park. Best time to visit Simlipal is from October to June.

Places to visit in Simlipal includes:

Barheipani

This eye catching water fall includes a scintillating pond at its base to take a smooth bath for the visitors. This picnic spot is the perfect mirror for the mesmerizing beauty of jungle life.

Jaranda Falls

This picturesque waterfall in Simlipal National park is located at the core region and provides breathtaking views. The water currents descending at the height of 150 m to make a pool in the base for bathing under this splendid waterfall is also enhanced by the picturesque valleys and mind blogging environment.

Simlipal is the ideal location to learn and enjoy the life and culture of the tribal society of Odisha. The tourists can interact with the tribe and participate in their festivities and customs. The adventurous activities included like nature walking, forest safari and trekking. The two majestic peaks Meghasani and Khairiburu add much attraction to the area to explore the Mother Nature. The nearby places to visit in Simlipal are Kuliana, Haripur, Deokund, Baripada, Bhimkund etc. You can enjoy your visit to this jungle by booking best  Simlipal forest resot, which are available in ample numbers at Simlipal.