As per the latest reports, the Simlipal National Park in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district is now open for tourists. After remaining closed for around five months due to the monsoon, the authorities opened the doors of the park to the public.

Referring to this, the officials informed that the park was closed to tourists from June 16, and remained closed throughout the monsoon season, Spread over 2750 sq km, Simlipal National Park is one of the largest tiger reserves in India, and serves as the home to a number of wildlife species.

If reports are to go by, the park registered more than 100 tourists, informed Similipal Tiger Reserve Field Director T Ashok Kumar. Apart from numerous wildlife species, Simlipal National Park is also dotted with a wide variety of flora and fauna, lush greenery, and breathtaking waterfalls, the field director added, which makes for a thrilling trip.

Situated in Mayurbhanj, the park once used to be a hunting ground for the rulers of the province, which is now one of India’s largest wildlife sanctuaries. Featuring dense forests, cascading waterfalls, and striking meadows, it is blessed with great biodiversity. Home to around 96 species of orchids, Baripada is the nearest town to Simlipal which also makes for a quick getaway.

After you reach Simlipal National Park, you can check into the forest rest house, then hire a jeep safari to explore the wild. There is also a nearby restaurant to enjoy the local cuisine of the place.

1. Where is simlipal bio reserve located?
   Simlipal bio-reserve is located in the district of Mayurbhanj in Odisha state.
2. What is special about Simlipal National Park?
   The park serves as the home for tiger, elephant and hill mynah. It holds the highest tiger population in the state of Odisha.
3. When is the best time to visit Simlipal National Park?
   The best season to visit Simlipal is the winter season.