Similipal Tiger Reserve to reopen for tourists from October 18 - OrissaPOST

Similipal Tiger Reserve to reopen for visitors from October 18

Baripada: In a welcome announcement for wildlife enthusiasts and tourists, authorities of the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) have declared the reserve will reopen to visitors from October 18, 2025, marking the start of the 2025–26 tourist season. The Office of the Field Director, Similipal Tiger Reserve-cum-Regional Chief Conservator of Forests, Baripada, informed visitors can get detailed information and make bookings through the official websit…

Similipal Tiger Reserve to reopen for tourists from October 18 - OrissaPOST

Baripada: Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district will reopen for tourists from October 18, an official said here on Wednesday. The tiger reserve was closed for tourists from June 30 due to the monsoon, the STR official said. According to the notification issued by STR Field Director Prakash Chand Gogineni, a maximum of 60 vehicles will be allowed inside the national park daily. Maximum 35 vehicles will be allowed from Jash…