Welcome to Simlipal National Park! Throbbing with wildlife, this park is a treat to any adventure lover.

Nestled in the state of Orissa, lies the beautiful Simlipal National Park which derives its name from the red silk cotton trees which is found in abundance. It has unique ecological aspects and spectacular landscapes. It has always been a source of awe and inspiration for millennia to countless individuals.

History of Simlipal National Park

Dating back to the early ages, it was in 1956 when Simlipal Park was acknowledged as an “A tiger Reserve”. Due to the depletion of Crocodiles, in 1979 “Mugger crocodile scheme “was implemented. In 1994, Indian Government declared the park as “A Biosphere Reserve”.  

Tourism in Simlipal National Park

Spread over a lush green vegetation cover of more than 845.70 km², the national park is home to some of the rare species of animals and plants. Travel to Simlipal National Park gives awe-inspiring experience to the tourists because of its bewitching beauty which is a compliment to its biological richness. If you are looking for a unique destination to travel to, then perhaps it is a good idea to get little information about Simlipal national Park.  When you think about Orissa, you automatically think about the beauty of nature, untouched cultural heritage and the way people live their lives in this part of the world.

Characterized by tropical moist deciduous forests, the Simlipal National Park is a virtual treasure for the researcher, the sensitive nature lover and the adventure seeker. Due to diversity of terrain and altitude, the Park reflects a corresponding diversity in its vegetation.  The park being a home to massive tracts of virgin and unexplored forests, visitors can explore the park by taking a serene walk.

“Wildlife safari” conjures up the images of Simlipal National Park. Forest department assures to provide an option for tiger ad elephant safaris for the tourists to have an awe-inspiring experience of the varied wildlife. The tall and dense elephant grasses make the park to look lavishingly beautiful. The area covered by the Elephant Grass can be best viewed only through elephant's back. Visiting the park lets you spot plenty of wild animals along with exploring its beautiful greenery. Apart from that, the park is also a favorite haunt for bird watcher's.

The overwhelming bigness and silence of the surrounds helps visitors spot an amazing array of birds without much effort.  The nearby Jamshedpur airport is an added advantage to international tourists who opt for Orissa tourism. Biodiversity, sparse human populations, little tourism, has made it the best place for nature and wildlife lovers.

Climate of Simlipal National Park

The Park experiences a tropical monsoon climate. The temperature rises to maximum of 40°C and drops to a minimum of 14°C. Monsoon showers between the months of June and September.

Best time to visit Simlipal National Park

Simlipal national park has quite hot summers and chilly winters. The winter months between October and May are considered to be the best time to visit the park because they make the tour comfortable.