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Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve Reopens For Tourists On November 1
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News18•15-10-2026, 18:45
Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve Reopens For Tourists On November 1
- •Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district will reopen for tourists from November 1 after remaining closed since June due to the monsoon.
- •A maximum of 60 vehicles with a minimum ground clearance of 180 mm will be permitted inside the reserve daily, accompanied by a mandatory guide.
- •Entry gates will be operational through Jashipur and Pithabata, with strict timing regulations requiring visitors to exit by 6 pm.
- •Entry permits and open-jeep wildlife safaris can be booked online through official tourism websites, along with overnight accommodation at select lodges.
- •The 2750 square kilometer reserve is home to rare melanistic tigers, Royal Bengal Tigers, Asian elephants, leopards, and hundreds of bird and plant species.
Key Questions Answered
Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve in the Mayurbhanj district will reopen to tourists on November 1 after remaining closed since June 29 due to the monsoon season.
A maximum of 60 vehicles with a minimum ground clearance of 180 mm are permitted inside the reserve daily. Every tourist vehicle must be accompanied by a guide, and visitors must produce valid identity proof alongside a written undertaking to comply with all regulations.
Tourists can book open-jeep wildlife safaris and overnight accommodation at lodges in areas like Kumari, Gudugudia, Talabandha, Barehipani, and Jamuani through the official website www.ecotourodisha.com.
