Bangriposi Simlipal National Park Tour
Bangriposi Simlipal National Park :
Simlipal National Park is a national park and a tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha covering 2,750 km2 (1,060 sq mi). It is part of the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, which includes three protected areas — Similipal Tiger Reserve, Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary with 191.06 km2 (73.77 sq mi) and Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary with 272.75 km2 (105.31 sq mi). Simlipal National Park derives its name from the abundance of red silk cotton trees growing in the area. A total of 42 species of mammals, 242 species of birds and 30 species of reptiles have been recorded in Simlipal National Park. The major mammals include tiger, leopard, Asian elephant, sambar, barking deer, gaur, jungle cat, wild boar, chausingha (four horned antelope), giant squirrel and common langur. 231 species of birds nest in these forests. Red junglefowl, hill mynah, peafowl, Alexandrine parakeet, crested serpent eagle are the commonly found birds. The grey hornbill, Indian pied hornbill, Malabar pied hornbill and Indian trogon are also found in the reserve.
ITINERARY :
Day 1 – Kolkata to Bangriposi
Pick up from Kolkata and transfer to Bangroposi/Baripada . Reach Bangriposi, Check-in at hotel after refreshment visit Baripada, Pithabata and Handipuhan. Overnight stay in one of the best hotels in Baripada/Bangriposi.
Day 2 – Simlipal National Park
Enjoy your breakfast and checkout from the hotel. Visit the famous Simlipal National Park. You can also enjoy some trekking at Jumuani. The beauty of Uski waterfall will leave you mesmerised. Overnight stay at Bangriposi.
Day 3 – Drop Kolkata
Checkout from the hotel the next morning. Go for local sightseeing at Kalikaprasad, Jashipur, Ramatirtha and drop at Kolkata sweet memories..!!!
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