Simplapi National Park

Simplapi National Park | Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha

About Simplapi National Park:
Simplapi National Park is a beautiful and picturesque place, located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha state, India. Simlipal National Park is its name from the abundance of semul (red silk cotton trees) which bloom here. It was India's second largest national park. Simlapal National Park is also a tiger reserve and here you can see many species of flora and fauna. Apart from this you can see 99 royal Bengal tiger and 432 wild elephants. Apart from it, It is famous for Goure (Indian Chains), Choussinga, and an Orchidarium. It is part of the Silipil-Kodiha-Hadgadh Elephant Reserve which is known as the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve.

Location information Simplapi National Park:
Dist. Mayurbhanj, Bhanjpur, Baripada, Odisha
Pin Code - 757002

Climate/Weather in Simplapi National Park:
Summer - March to May
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 36° C
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  • Average Minimum Temperature - 24° C
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  • Average Precipitation - 40 mm
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    Monsoon - June to October
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 32° C
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  • Average Minimum Temperature - 25° C
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  • Average Precipitation - 220 mm
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    Summer - March to May
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 28° C
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  • Average Minimum Temperature - 17° C
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  • Average Precipitation - 23 mm
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    History of Simplapi National Park:
    National Park is an area which is strictly reserved for the wellbeing of wildlife and biodiversity, and where such activities like grazing on development, forest, hunting, hunting and farming are not permitted. Their boundaries are well marked and straightforward. In 1979 the Odisha government declared the Simlipal as a Wildlife Sanctuary, in which there were 2,200 square kilometers (850 sq mi) area. Later in 1980, the State Government proposed 303 sq. Km (117 sq mi) of the sanctuary in the form of National Park, in addition to this, the area of National Park increased to 845.70 square kilometers (326.53 square miles) in 1986. . In the year 1994, Government of India declared Siolipal as a biosphere reserve. UNESCO added its National Park to the Biosphere Reserve in May 2009. There are 10,000 people living in 61 villages in the forest. This is the reason why despite being one of India's 18 biosphere, Similipal has not yet been declared a fully-developed park.

    Languages in Simplapi National Park:
  • Here mainly used four languages for communication:-
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  • Odia is official language and other languages is Hindi, English and Bengali.
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    Interesting things to See or find Simplapi National Park:
  • You can see treasure house of 1076 species of plants and Around 96 species of orchids.
  • There are countless medicinal and aromatic plants in the forest which is an essential source of income for the tribal people.
  • You can find Dominant fauna like Tiger, Leopard, Elephant, Bison, Bear, Ratel, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Mouse Deer, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Giant Squirrel, Flying Squirrel, Otter, Langur, Porcupine, Pangolin, Leopard, Barking and Spotted Deer, Sloth Bear Mongoose etc.
  • You can see various type of birds Like Red Jungle Fowl, Hill Myna, Grey Hornbill, Indian Pied Hornbill, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Indian Trogon, Peafowl, Alexandrine Parakeet, Crested Serpent Eagle, Grey Wagtail, Alexandrine Parakeet, and Serpent Eagle.
  • You can find Reptiles like Python, King Cobra, Viper, Banded Krait, Monitor Lizard, Forest Calotes, Chameleon, Mugger Crocodile, Black Turtle, Rat snake, Common krait, Russel’s viper etc.

    • How to reach Simplapi National Park?
    Flight - Nearest airports are Bhubaneswar (270 km) and Kolkata airport (240 Km).
    Railways - Nearest railway station is Balasore railway station. It is 60 Km from the Simlipal National Park.
    Bus and Other Ways - Government and private bus is available.

    Nearest Visiting places from Simplapi National Park:

    Jaranda Falls : Jaranda Falls is one of the biggest waterfall in simlipal forest and it is a unique destination to spend the leisure time in the lap of nature.

    Barheipani falls : It is one of the main attractions inside the Simlipal Tiger Reserve of the most beautiful water fall Barehipani.

    Deokund : Deokund is located in Mayurbhanj district of Orissa, India. A pond located here is named Deokund and is part of simlipal National Park.

    Bhubaneswar Temple : Baba Bhusandeshwar Temple is one of the largest Shiva Lingams in the world. This Odisha is located in the village of Bhogarai in Balasore district. This lingam is made of 12 feet long and 14 feet width, which is made from black granite and only half part of the lingam is visible.

    Nearest Petrol Pump near by Simplapi National Park:
    Reliance Petrol Pump
  • Address: Prafulla Nagar, Mayurbhanj District, Baripada, Odisha
    • Indian Oil Petrol Pump
  • Address: Gobinda, Mayurbhanj District, Baripada, Odisha
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    Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Simplapi National Park:

  • Hotel Nishamani: Address: Satyasai School Road, Baripada Municipal Market, Baripada 757001, India

  • Swagat Hotel: Address: Banthia Jagannath Mandir Road, Gandhi Market | Near Gandhi Park, Baripada, India

  • Shibapriya Hotel : Address: Market Traffic Square, Lal Bazaar Road | Near Hanuman Mandir, Baripada, India

  • Shibapriya Hotel: Address: Market Traffic Square, Lal Bazaar Road | Near Hanuman Mandir, Baripada, India

  • Siddhartha Hotel: Address: Puruna Hat Sahi, Takatpur | Near Deb Tiles Store, Baripada, India

  • Durga Hotel: Address: Deulasahi, Sankhaphata | Near Jagannath Mandir, Baripada, India

  • Hotel Ambica: Address: Baripada, Baripada 757001, India

  • Bishram Hotel: Address: Kothari Market, Prafulla Nagar, Kacheri Road | Near Head Post Office, Baripada, India

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    Tips & Suggestions for Simplapi National Park:
  • The best time visit the Simlipal National Park is between the months of November to May and Park remains open from 1 October to 15 June only.
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    Help Line/Phone Number in Simplapi National Park:
    Supdt. of Police: 06792-252647
    Baripada Town P.S.: 06792-252609/100
    Urban Co-operative Bank: 91-6792-252668
    Tourist Officer: 91-6792-252710
    Railway station: 91-6792-252657
    B.D.O. (Baripada): 91-6792-252238
    Simplapi National Park (Official): 06792 252 593
    Emergency Officer: 91-6792-252759
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    Jaranda Falls
    Jaranda Falls is one of the biggest waterfall in simlipal forest and it is a unique destination to spend the leisure time in the lap of nature...more
    Barheipani falls
    It is one of the main attractions inside the Simlipal Tiger Reserve of the most beautiful water fall Barehipani.....more
    Deokund
    Deokund is located in Mayurbhanj district of Orissa, India. A pond located here is named Deokund and is part of simlipal National Park...more
    Bhubaneswar Temple
    Baba Bhusandeshwar Temple is one of the largest Shiva Lingams in the world. This Odisha is located in the village of Bhogarai in Balasore district. This lingam is made of 12 feet long and 14 feet width, which is made from black granite and only half part of the lingam is visible....more