Similipal National Park
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A large forested tiger reserve in Mayurbhanj, with sal forests, waterfalls and grasslands, also a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
National parkMayurbhanj districtBest time to visit: November to June
Highlights
- Barehipani and Joranda waterfalls
- Tigers, elephants, gaur, sambar and many birds
- Sal forests and grassy meadows in the hills
- Tribal villages around the reserve
Significance
Similipal was among the first tiger reserves under Project Tiger and is part of UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Its forests feed several rivers of north Odisha and support many tribal communities.