Inhabited By Nature Through Simlipal Jungle Safari

There is a lot of difference between seeing a tiger in a cage and in a free situation. You can see the real tiger in real jungle, not only the tiger all species are displaying a different charm within their there free ambience. If you want to enjoy their freedom then plan your trip to Simlipal wildlife sanctuary.

Whether you want to do wild photography, want to go for jungle safari, interested to see the ancient king's hunting grounds or simply want to enjoy the natural charm of the jungle.  Simlipal National park tour let you visit every amazing jungle aspect to experience the uniqueness. Simlipal tiger reserve and an Elephant Reserve derives its name from "Simul"(Red Silk Cotton) tree. It is situated in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, India. This Park spread over 2750 sq km and established on 1980. There are some beautiful waterfalls like Joranda and Barehipani are creating breathtaking ambience here. The park is surrounded by high plateaus and hills, the highest peak being the twin peaks of Khairiburu and Meghashini. At least twelve rivers cut across the plain area, all of which drain into the Bay of Bengal. The prominent among them are Burhabalanga, Palpala Bandan, Salandi, Kahairi and Deo etc.

Simlipal is previously designated as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger in May 1973. The Government of Odisha declared as Simlipal wildlife sanctuary in 1979 with an area of 2750 sq. km. Later in 1980, the proposed 303 sq. km of the sanctuary as National Park. Further in 1986, the area of the National Park was increased to 845.70 sq. km. The Government of India declared it as a biosphere reserve in 1994. UNESCO added this National Park to its list of Biosphere Reserves in May 2009. Along with rare jungle species, there are 10,000 people living in 61 villages in the forest.