Simlipal National Park
Simlipal National Park of Odisha is an exquisite locale for tigers that is located in Mayurbhanj district. This place is surrounded by dense forest and full of varieties of wild animals. Tigers are the main attraction here. Here three protected areas are situated those are: (A) Simlipal Tiger Reserve (B) Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary and (C) Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary these three tourist destinations are very famous among tourist, both domestic and international tourist Visit Simlipal to enjoy the natural beauty of this place.
Simlipal is very glamorous because of its natural gifts such as thick and green forests and extensive grassy lands those accord this place a green effect. The finest weather and charming forest environment creates perfect situation for leaving roaring tigers, trumpeting tuskers, fleeing deer, flying squirrels, talking myna and dancing peacocks etc. animals. The precipitous and sparkling waterfalls and meandering rivers creates extraordinary visuals those attracts tourist. For the herbivores Simlipal provides very good grazing grounds, so these are many types of animals leaving here. In the forests of Simlipal different tribal communities are leaving those still present and leaving in traditional way. Tourists love to explore the Tribal Villages of Simlipal very much, so they book Simlipal Tour Packages and stay in Simlipal some days, along with natural environment, wild animals, waterfalls, forest and tourist enjoy tribal areas.
Odisha Tourism is very important from economic points of view. Due to tourism the local infrastructure and wealth of local people increases, so for Odisha like place tourism helps very much. When tourist comes for tours they stay there and explore different places. In case of Simlipal when people come for Simlipal Tour they stay in Hotels and visit local market, buy handmade home decorative products made by local people, use local transportation, so local people get beneficial and get earnings.
Tribal arts and beautiful handicrafts made by tribal people also favorite of tourist in Simlipal, mostly foreign tourist love to spend time with tribal people during their festival celebrations. Also like to experience the adventure of wildlife in Simlipal National Park.
The nearest Domestic Airport is Jamshedpur Airport, roughly three hour drive from Simlipal. The nearest International Airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, roughly five hour drive from Simlipal. The Airport is well connected with other major cities such as Frankfurt, Bangkok, Paro, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Dubai and Yangon. Domestic flights are also available for the cities such as Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad.
The nearest Railway Station is Balasore Railway Station which is located at a distance of 76 Kms from Simlipal. It is well connected to many major cities like Midnapore, Rourkela, Kolkata, Sambalpur and Hyderabad etc.
Simlipal is 21 Kms from Sarat, 23 Kms from Udala, 33 Kms from Kaptipada, 35 Kms from Sudusudia, 38 Kms from Jadida, 71 Kms from Baleswar, 82 Kms from Chandipur, 207 Kms Bhubaneswar and 223 Kms from Angul via Orissa State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) and some private travel services.
The best season to visit Simlipal is the winter season. The temperature remains comfortable and is apt for visiting the monuments and other places of interest in Simlipal. The best months to visit are October, November, December, February, April and May.
The summers in Simlipal are hot and generally avoided by the tourists. The month of March marks the start of summer season and lasts till June. Temperature ranges between 220C to 400C during these months.
Simlipal experiences monsoons between the months of June to September. Moderate rainfall is the characteristic of the season and light cotton clothes are just enough for the city weather.
The Month of December marks the start of winter season in Simlipal. Temperature ranges between 130C to 250C. Winters last till February in Simlipal. This is one of the best seasons to visit Simlipal as the place seems washed and beautiful after the rains.
Being the major centre for tourists, the city possesses a number of medium to budget hotels that allow travellers to have an enjoyable and trouble free stay. Some of the famous hotels in the city include Toshali Jungle Lodge (Ramatirtha and Gurguria), Lulung Forest Lodge (Similipal), Nawana Forest Rest House (Nawana) and Khairi Resort (Near Similipal National Forest).
The festivals in Simlipal are celebrated with great delight and religious sentiments. The festivals here are extremely colourful and their celebrations exude a sense of unity and feeling of brotherhood.
Rath Yatra: Rath Yatra, also known as Car festival of Lord Jagannath is a very prominent festival of Simlipal city. Rath Yatra is popular for its distinctive culture and feel. One of the unique customs of this Yatra is women pulling the Ratha of Maa Subhadra and the devotees gather from every corner of the country to enjoy this festival.
Dussehrra: It is another festival that is keenly celebrated in Simlipal. It generally falls in the month of October or November and marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon Ravana. It is marked as the victory of good over evil.
Diwali: One of the most important festivals of Hindus, Diwali, is also well known by the name of "Festival of Lights" or Deepavali. It is celebrated in the month of October or November. Diwali in Simlipal is celebrated with great pomp and show. Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped on this festival.
