Simlipal Nature Camp (Odisha Forest Dept.)

Are you interested in jungle treks or birding? Looking for some wildlife, adventure or ecotourism? Visit the wonderful nature camps of Odisha. This is ECOTOUR ODISHA. Similipal Tiger Reserve which spreads over 2750 Sq.Kms is a part of Central Indian Landscape. Not only a Tiger Reserve, Similipal is also a National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary, Biosphere Reserve and also a part of Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve. Similipal derives its name from the abundance of Semul or Red Silk Cotton trees that bloom vividly in its forest. The vast stretches of forest of Similipal is a unique composition of deciduous, semi-ever green, high level Sal, grass land & savannahs. It is the abode of more than 1253 species of flowering plants, 99 species of non-flowering plants, 21 species of amphibians, 62 species of reptiles, 361 species of birds, 55 species of mammals and many species of flora and fauna yet to be identified. Similipal Tiger Reserve located in the northern side of the state is also blessed with majestic waterfalls like Barehipani, Joranda & Uski, Sitakund-Deokund-Bhimkund waterfalls in its periphery, rocky cliffs and green valleys dotted in sylvan Sal forests. It bears 94 species of orchids, many of them are endemic and endangered and 72 are Himalayan species. There are many species of rare, endangered, threatened and vulnerable plants and animals. Mahaseer, hornbill, Chowsingha, Mouse deer, Giant Squirrel, Flying squirrel, Ruddy mongoose, mugger crocodile and Rufus tailed hare are examples of this unique biodiversity.

Similipal is famous for Tigers and Elephants. It is the only Tiger Reserve in the country to boast of Melanistic Tigers. It alone is the home of 75% Tiger and 25% Elephants of Odisha. The other wildlife in Similipal are Bison, Sambar, Chital, Porcupine, Pangolin, Pythons, Wild boar, Leopard, Barking Deer, Jungle Cat, Giant Squirrel, Common Languor etc. Most commonly found birds are Peafowl, Jungle fowl, Hill Myna, Parakeets, variety of Eagles etc beside Hornbills & Trogons. The park has a sizeable population of reptiles including Snakes,Crocodiles and Turtles.

Entry Fee Rs. 100.00 /- Per Day, Per Person Will Be Charged Extra.

 

Location	Accomodation Details	Price / Night / Room	Transaction Charges	Tax	Total Price Per Night / Room
Jamuani	Double Bedded (NAC) Tent 4 Rooms	3500.00	350.00	483.00	4333.00
Jamuani	Double Bedded (NAC) Santal Cottages – 9 Rooms	4000.00	400.00	552.00	4952.00
Jamuani	4 (Four) Bedded (NAC) Bamboo Hut – 1 Room	4000.00	400.00	552.00	4,952.00
Ramtirtha	10 Bed Suite (AC) Dormitory – 1 Room	7000.00	700.00	966.00	8,666.00
Ramtirtha	10 Bed Suite (NAC) Dormitory 2 Rooms	5000.00	500.00	690.00	6,190.00
Ramtirtha	Double Bedded (AC) Tribal Hut 3 Rooms	3000.00	300.00	414.00	3,714.00
Ramtirtha	Double Bedded (AC) Debasthali Cottage 4 Rooms	3000.00	300.00	414.00	3,714.00
Gurguria	Double Bedded (NAC) Pine Villa A 2 Rooms	3500.00	350.00	483.00	4,333.00
Gurguria	Double Bedded (NAC) Cottage 2 Rooms	3500.00	350.00	483.00	4,333.00
Gurguria	Double Bedded (NAC) Pine Villa B 2 Rooms	3500.00	350.00	483.00	4,333.00
Kumari	Double Bedded (NAC) Bamboo Cottage 4 Rooms	3000.00	300.00	414.00	3,714.00
Kumari	Double Bedded (NAC) Kumari Manchan 2 Rooms	3500.00	350.00	483.00	4,333.00
Kumari	Double Bedded (NAC) Santal Cottages – 8 Rooms	4000.00	400.00	552.00	4,952.00
Barehipani	Double Bedded (Non AC) Cottages 8 Rooms	4500.00	450.00	621.00	5,571.00

How to Reach ?

From	To	Distance in Km (Approx.)	Journey Time (Approx.)
Bhubaneswar	Joshipur Via Cuttack-Jajpur Road-Anandapur-Karanjia	252 Km.	3hr. 50 min.
Kolkata	Joshipur Via Howrah-Kharagpur-Bangriposi	290 Km	4hr. 00 min..
Baripada	Joshipur Via Bangriposi	117 Km.	3hr. 20 min.
Bhubaneswar	Baripada	159 Km.	2hr. 25 min.
Howrah	Baripada	288 Km.	6hr. 15 min.