Simlipal National Park Quick Facts
Location : Mayurbhanj District in Northern Orissa, India
Tiger Reserve : in 1956
Under Project Tiger : in 1973
Muggar Crocodile Scheme : started in 1979
Wildlife Sanctuary : in 1979
Biosphere Reserve : in 1994
Area : 2,750 sq km
Attractions : Tigers, Leopards, Panthers, Monitor Lizards, Four Horned Antelopes, Giant Squirrels, Flying Squirrels, etc
Temperature in summer : maximum 40°C
Temperature in winter : minimum 14° C
Nearest Railway Station : Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Nearest Airport : Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Nearest Town : Baripada (50 km)
Best Time to Visit : Winter
Do you wish to visit a wildlife sanctuary in the lap of nature? Pack and lift your bags and head for Simlipal National  Park Orissa India. Simlipal National Park with its marvelous waterfalls, high hills, dense sal trees forests, is one of the well-known tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries of India. Simlipal National Park deserves its name from the wonderful Simul Tree (Silk Cotton Tree).
If you are ready to spot tigers and enjoy nature, Simlipal Tiger Reserve India is the better option. The Simlipal Tiger Reserve Orissa India is a perfect haven for tigers, leopards and elephants due to its geographical features. The sanctuary is rich in its flora and fauna. It became a national park in 1979.
Flora: On your tours to Simlipal National Park you will have a glorious opportunity to see fabulous beauty of nature. There are approx 1075 species of plants of 102 families in Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary. Also there are 92 varieties of orchids in this park. The forest of park mainly consists of Sal Trees. The park is endowed with superb natural beauty, breathtaking hills, rich flora, and marvelous waterfalls. Barehipani Waterfall and Joranda Waterfall are worth visiting and pleasing to eyes.
Fauna: On your Simlipal Tiger Reserve India Tour you will also have a brilliant opportunity to see some of thrilling wild animal activities. The Fauna of the sanctuary consists of mammals, avifauna (birds), and reptiles. There are 42 species of mammals, more than 200 species of colorful birds, and 30 species of reptiles. Mammals found in the sanctuary are Tigers, Leopards, Wild Boar, Elephants, Barking Deer, Langur, Antelopes, Strange Squirrel, etc. Avifauna of the parks includes Crested Serpent Eagle, Pea Fowl, Red Jungle Fowl, Alexandrine Parakeet, Indian Trogon, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Grey Hornbill, Hill Mynah, Peafowl, Indian Pied Hornbill, etc. Reptiles found in this sanctuary are Snakes, Turtles, Crocodiles, Alligators, etc.
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