Northern Odisha
Mayurbhanj district's headquarters town and the main gateway for Similipal, also known for its own Rath Yatra tradition.
Baripada is the practical base for Similipal trips, holding the permit office, better accommodation than gate-side lodges, and its own long-standing Rath Yatra, considered second in scale within Odisha after Puri's.
Beyond its gateway role, the town has the Mayurbhanj royal family's old palace remnants and a working handloom tradition, though most visitors pass through en route to the reserve.
Baripada is connected by rail via Balasore, about 30 km away.
About 230 km from Bhubaneswar, roughly 5 hours.
230 km, around 5 hours by road.
4 Days / 3 Nightswildlife · nature · photography
Bhubaneswar — Baripada — Similipal — Chandipur
12 Days / 11 Nightsheritage · culture · wildlife
Bhubaneswar — Puri — Konark — Chilika — Daringbadi — Similipal — Baripada — Sambalpur
9 Days / 8 Nightswildlife · nature
Bhubaneswar — Baripada — Similipal — Bhitarkanika — Satkosia — Chilika
Sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller with chauffeur
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Sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller with chauffeur
Subject to availability. Vehicle category is confirmed in writing at the time of booking.
Wildlife · 9 min read
Similipal National Park's tiger reserve, Bhitarkanika's saltwater crocodile habitat and Satkosia's gorge sanctuary are Odisha's three principal wildlife destinations, each with government-controlled opening and permit rules.
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