Similipal Tiger Reserve Reopens for Tourists After Monsoon Break - OrissaPOST

Similipal Tiger Reserve reopens for tourists after monsoon break - OrissaPOST

Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj reopened for tourists Saturday, after remaining shut during the monsoon months, an official notification said. The STR, spread over 2,759 sq km, was closed from June 30 to October 17. Rare melanistic tigers, the Royal Bengal Tiger, leopards, Asian elephants, barking deer, four-horned antelopes and giant squirrels are among the prime attractions at the Similipal Tiger Reserve. It also h…

Similipal Tiger Reserve reopens for tourists in Odisha

Baripada: The famous Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district reopened for tourists from October 18, marking the start of a new tourist season after its annual monsoon closure. The reserve had been closed for visitors since June 30 due to the onset of monsoon. According to a notification issued by STR Field Director Prakash Chand Gogineni, a maximum of 60 vehicles will be allowed entry into the national park each day. Of the…

Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve Reopens For Visitors; Check New Rules & Timings

Baripada: With the monsoon retreating from Odisha after an extended stay, Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district reopened for visitors on Saturday, kicking off the tourist season. Similipal resumed operations later than usual this year because of extended rainfall that delayed road repairs and preparations inside the park. According to Similipal field director Prakash Chand Gogineni, visitors will be able to enter the park…