- Best time
- Nov–Apr
- How long
- 2–3 days
- Stay a night
- ₹1,500–6,000
- Food a day
- ₹300–1,000
- Nearest railhead
- 50 km away
- Nearest airport
- 270 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Simlipal
A vast sal-forest tiger reserve with Barehipani, one of India’s tallest waterfalls, Joranda’s twin drops, elephants and melanistic tigers, and nature camps run by local communities.
Things to do in Simlipal
Barehipani Falls
A two-tier fall of about 400 m.
Joranda Falls
A tall single drop into the gorge.
Simlipal Jungle Drive
Day drive through the core with a guide.
Lulung
Riverside entry with a natural pool.
Where to stay in Simlipal
Nature camps (Gudugudia, Jamuani, Barehipani)
Community-run cottages inside the park, booked online.
What to eat
Camp meals
Odia meals cooked by local cooks.
Good to know
- The park closes in the monsoon (roughly July to October).
- Entry permits are booked on the Simlipal ecotourism site; vehicles enter only by day.
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