After opening its doors after four months of closure, the Similipal Tiger Reserve The forest has been closed again till 28 October due to heavy rains.

from this perspective Cyclone DanaSimilipal Tiger Reserve (STR) was closed to visitors from October 23 to October 25. It was scheduled to reopen on Saturday. However, due to heavy rains in the area, the Tiger Reserve Authority has now extended the closure.

Similipal, known as one of India’s largest and most ecologically diverse national parks, was closed since June 12. The purpose of this seasonal closure was to protect wildlife. It is spread over an area of ​​2,750 square km and has a wide variety of plant species and 96 types of orchids. It is home to 42 species of mammals, 242 varieties of birds and 30 reptile categories.

A total of 25 vehicles can enter from the Pithabata entry point. Authorities at STR have made elaborate arrangements to ensure the safety of both visitors and wildlife.

This year, the reserve has also been declared plastic-free to preserve the pristine condition of its lush forests, rivers and wildlife habitats.

Apart from exploring the park’s rich biodiversity, tourists can expect to see Bengal tigers, elephants and over 200 species of birds. The official website reads, “The vision of Similipal Tiger Reserve is to make TR and the surrounding landscape a globally important site with the integration of all ecological functions with a healthy and viable breeding population of tiger in a large untouched area.”

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