wildlife sanctuary
Similipal National Park
Mayurbhanj district
2 – 3 days for a proper safari experience covering multiple zones
4 Days / 3 Nights · comfort itinerary
Similipal Wildlife Tour
Bhubaneswar — Baripada — Similipal — Chandipur
Similipal's tiger reserve, waterfalls and sal forests sit a firm five hours from Bhubaneswar, so this itinerary uses Baripada as a base and adds Chandipur's tidal beach on the return leg, since it lies directly on the route back. This works because it turns a long round trip into a two-destination loop rather than retracing the same road twice for nothing.
Two safari sessions are built in — a full day inside the core zone and a shorter buffer-zone drive — since single-safari visits often miss sightings and leave visitors wanting a second attempt.
Tour highlights
- Similipal core zone safari
- Barehipani and Joranda waterfalls
- Buffer zone drive and sal forest trails
- Chandipur's receding-tide beach on the return route
Who this tour is for
This 4 days / 3 nights itinerary is planned as a comfort trip and suits family, private, group travellers. It leans towards wildlife, nature, photography interests, so it works best if you want wildlife, nature, photography on the road.
Unsure about timing? Our season-by-season guide to visiting Odisha and how many days Odisha needs explain how the coast, wildlife parks and tribal districts change month to month. Every day of this route can be re-sequenced or extended before you confirm.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
- Day01
Bhubaneswar to Baripada
Baripada
- Morning
- Drive to Baripada (about 5 hours).
- Afternoon
- Check-in and local orientation.
- Evening
- Free evening.
- Overnight
- Baripada
- Day02
Similipal core zone safari
Similipal National Park
- Morning
- Entry into the core zone; safari toward Barehipani waterfall viewpoint.
- Afternoon
- Joranda waterfall and sal forest trail.
- Evening
- Return to Baripada.
- Overnight
- Baripada
Forest permits and safari timings are government-controlled and confirmed on arrival.
- Day03
Buffer zone & Chandipur
Baripada – Chandipur
- Morning
- Short buffer-zone drive for a second safari attempt.
- Afternoon
- Drive to Chandipur (about 1.5 hours).
- Evening
- Walk on the beach as the sea recedes toward the horizon.
- Overnight
- Chandipur
- Day04
Departure
Chandipur – Bhubaneswar
- Morning
- Drive to Bhubaneswar (about 4.5 hours) for departure.
Inclusions
- Chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle for the full itinerary
- Accommodation on twin-sharing basis with breakfast
- All toll, parking, driver allowance and state taxes
- Local coordination support throughout the trip
- Forest department safari vehicle inside the core and buffer zones
Exclusions
- Airfare and train fare to and from Odisha
- Monument entry fees, camera fees and guide charges unless specified
- Lunch, dinner and personal expenses
- Boat rides, safari permits and activities unless specified
- Anything not listed under inclusions
- Forest entry and camera permits, charged as per forest department rates
Important notes
- Forest permits and safari timings are government-controlled and the park closes during the monsoon, typically June to October; exact dates vary each year.
- Tiger sightings are rare even inside the core zone; the reserve is visited primarily for its landscape, waterfalls and other wildlife.
Booking information
- This itinerary is shared as a written quotation once your dates, group size and vehicle category are known — request a Get a Quote callback to begin.
- Enquiries are confirmed only after written confirmation of dates and vehicle category.
- Advance payment secures accommodation and transport; balance is payable before travel commences.
- Peak-season and festival dates require earlier confirmation.
Cancellation information
- Cancellation terms depend on hotel and transport supplier policies for your dates.
- Written cancellation requests are processed in the order received.
- Festival, Rath Yatra and peak-season bookings may carry stricter supplier terms.
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Destinations on this route
Northern Odisha
Similipal
A UNESCO biosphere reserve of roughly 2,750 sq km — sal forest, waterfalls and core tiger habitat in northern Odisha.
ExploreNorthern Odisha
Baripada
Mayurbhanj district's headquarters town and the main gateway for Similipal, also known for its own Rath Yatra tradition.
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Coastal Odisha
Chandipur
A tidal beach where the sea retreats by several kilometres at low tide, unlike anywhere else on the Odisha coast.
ExplorePoints of interest
Attractions covered
Read before you go
Travel guides for this trip
Wildlife · 9 min read
Odisha Wildlife Guide: Similipal, Bhitarkanika and Satkosia
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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