The Similipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district reopened for tourists on Wednesday. The park and the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) had been closed for tourists since mid-June due to the monsoon season.
“Each day, 35 four-wheelers will be allowed into the park through the Kaliapani check-gate (Jashipur) and 25 through the Peethabata check-gate.
Tourists can book their entry passes from the booking counters at these check-gates between 6 am and 9 am. Tourists will be required to leave the Barehipani waterfall and Joranda before 3 pm and the Chahala waterfall by 4 pm. They have to leave the park by 5 pm,” the Similipal Tiger Reserve Field Director, has informed.
In the event of a vehicle breakdown inside the national park for some reason, the Tiger Reserve authorities would make arrangements for return of the tourists against an advance deposit of Rs 3,000, the official added.
Notably, the STR has a rich wildlife and many picturesque places to visit including Chahala, Barehipani, Jaranda, Naana,
Gududia and Jamuani, which attract hundreds of visitors every year.