Places to Visit in Simlipal
With a tiger reserve, national park and enchanted beauty all around, Simlipal in the Mayurbhanj District of Odisha should be on every traveller’s bucket-list when in Odisha. The unspoiled beauty of this region and enthralling views will give one-of-a-kind memories to the visitors. There’s so much to explore and experience here!
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In & Around Simlipal
Gurguria
On the bank of River Khairi, this places gives a serene, hill-station kind of feeling, with wonderful landscape around that comprises of wooded hillocks. Visitors can enjoy trekking, photography and elephant rides here!
Chahala
Chosen by his Majesty the Maharaja of Mayurbhanj state in ancient days, Chahala is a gorgeous wildlife sighting place inside Similipal National Park, where you can spot deer, peacock, elephant and sambar. This place also features a nice Forest Rest House for visitors!
Barehipani Falls
Epitomizing the natural and raw scenery that characterises Odisha, this waterfall is one of the most sought after getaway destinations in the State. It’s a two-tiered waterfall located in Simlipal National Park, Mayurbhanj, and is known for sheltering many wild animals like elephants, guars, and even the Bengal tigers. Plan your next vacation visiting this beauty!
Joranda Falls
Set against the backdrop of lush greenery and situated in the core area of Simlipal National Park, Mayurbhanj, this is a straight and single drop waterfall, falling from the height of 150 metre. For an extended thrill, surely count this as one of the beauties of the State. The waterfall wears the best look in the monsoon.
Nawana
Perfect to be visited during the winter season, Nawana is a thrilling destination and a green valley with crop land. Visitors can also have an experience up-close of the tribal lifestyle residing in this region.
Ramatirtha
Spectacularly located on the confluence of Khairi and Bhandan Rivers emerging from Similipal, this is a tourist destination which holds a religious and mythological significance. It even houses the Gharial Research Centre and the picnic-spot Astral garden.
Sitakund
Gushing down from a towering height, and falling on a fathomless well-shaped pond, the view of Sitakund Waterfall will behold in your heart for the rest of your life. Owing to its importance in Hinduism, this waterfall has derived its name from Maa Sita Devi. An enchanting sight to view in the Mayurbhanj District.
Lulung
Another beautiful destination, Lulung has been recently attracting a huge number of travellers, from different parts of the country, to witness its natural landscape and untouched beauty. It is situated at the entrance of Simlipal National Park, and also houses some of the finest eco-resorts. A great place to spend a weekend!
Devkund Waterfall
A naturally created pond located in the Mayurbhanj district, and forming a part of the Simlipal National Park, this makes up for one of the most prominent attractions in the region. Both the waterfall and shrine located here are highly revered!
Khiching
Khiching is mainly popular for the temple of Kichakeswari, the family Goddess of the once ruling chiefs of Mayurbhanj, which is built entirely on chlorite slabs and looks wonderful. The style of architecture of this Temple is called Orissan Rekha, which refers to absence of a porch.
Bhimkund
An unspoiled panorama of natural beauty, the Bhimkund waterfall located few kilometres from the Keonjhar City, is a large vertical shaped gorge, which is also believed to be the site associated with the epic Mahabharata. Add another bit of perk to your experience while enjoying this ethereal beauty, where you can go birding and trekking as well!
