SIMILIPAL NATURE CAMPS » HOW TO REACH

 By Road
 From  To  Distance in Km (Approx.)  Journey Time (Approx.)  Route Map
 Bhubaneswar  Joshipur Via Cuttack-Jajpur Road-Anandapur-Karanjia  252 Km.  3hr. 50 min.
 Pithabata via Baripada  270 Km.  5hr.30min.
 Kolkata  Joshipur Via Howrah-Kharagpur-Bangriposi(joshipur)  276 Km  6hr. 30 min..
 Pithabata via gopiballavpur  239 Km.  5hr
 Pithabata via Jaleswar  277 Km.  6hr
 Baripada  Joshipur Via Bangriposi  95 Km.  2hr. 30 min.
 By Train
 Bhubaneswar  Baripada  159 Km.  2hr. 25 min.
 Howrah  Baripada  288 Km.  6hr. 15 min.
 Nearest Airport
 Bhubaneswar (Biju Patnaik International Airport)  Kolkata Airport (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport)

-- Visitors can collect entry permit from the booking counter at Jashipur ( Khairi Niwas Campus) or at Pithabata( Baripada) depending upon the point of entry .

-- Tourists should be advised to use vehicles with ground clearance 180 mm or more for movement inside Similipal area .

Recent Updates
  • Similipal Nature Camp
    Discover Talabandha Nature Camp! A brand-new eco-destination in Similipal, open for bookings from 15th October!
  • Similipal Road closure of the Kalikaprasad to Lanjighasara Forest Road
    Due to the temporary closure of the Kalikaprasad to Lanjighasara Forest Road, all visitors with bookings for Gurguria and Kumari are requested to access the destination via the Jamuani Check Gate. Please note that this alternative route will add approximately 4 hours to your travel time. We advise all visitors to plan their journey accordingly to ensure a smooth and timely arrival.
  • Closure Of Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary For Day Visitors
    This is to inform all the Day Visitors / Tourists that Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary will remain closed for tourists /Day visitors from 01.07.2025 to 30.09.2025 (tentative) in accordance with regular management practice of the sanctuary. However the ecotourism complex at Gohirabala shall remain open for Night Stay visitors.
  • Closure Of Similipal Tiger Reserve from 01.07.2025
    This is to inform all the Visitors/ Tourists that Similipal Tiger Reserve will remain closed for tourists/visitors from 01.07.2025 for Monsoon. The date of re-opening will be notified and published in daily newspapers. However, the ecotourism complex at Jamuani, Gurgudia, Kumari, Barehipani and Ramtirtha shall remain open for Night Stay visitors.