SKIPin June
4.0/10Caution
Baripada in June
Odisha, India
Simlipal National Park closes during monsoon, eliminating the main draw
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Monsoon shuts Simlipal and dampens cultural activities
Why June scores 4.0/10
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Weather
Monsoon
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗tourists
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak — Chhau dance season |
| February | 10.0/10 | February brings the finest Chhau performances — martial art meets mythology |
| March | 8.0/10 | March Chhau performances still active — Chaitra festival… |
| April | 8.0/10 | Chaitra festival — Chhau climax |
| May | 4.0/10 | Hot |
| Juneviewing | 4.0/10 | Monsoon |
| July | 4.0/10 | Monsoon |
| August | 4.0/10 | Monsoon |
| September | 6.0/10 | September sees Chhau training resume for the winter… |
| October | 8.0/10 | October opens the dual Baripada experience — Chhau dance + Simlipal… |
| November | 10.0/10 | November — Chhau dance and Simlipal tigers, the ultimate Mayurbhanj double |
| December | 10.0/10 | December Baripada delivers UNESCO heritage dance in perfect weather |
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