Is September a good time to visit Simlipal?

Simlipal scores 0/5 in September. Closed. Park closed

Is Simlipal safe for kids in September?

Simlipal is not recommended for families with young children.

September · Odisha

Simlipal

0/5 · No Data

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Simlipal in September

Odisha, India

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Still closed — September usually the last month of closure

Why September scores 0/5

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Weather

Closed

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Roads & Access

self drive: Moderate to gate, rough inside park. road condition: Good to Baripada, forest roads inside (variable). public transport: Buses to Baripada. Need own vehicle for park.. from nearest city: Baripada 30km (1h to Pithabata gate), Bhubaneswar 270km (6h). last km difficulty: hard

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 2/5. note: NO medical inside park. Baripada 30km for hospital. Carry comprehensive first-aid kit. Tiger/elephant territory.. ambulance: 108 (very slow in park). nearest hospital: Government Hospital Baripada — 30km

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Network

JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. BSNL only at rest houses. ZERO signal inside forest. Download offline maps.

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Kids

Not ideal for kids — Tiger reserve experience for older teens, Barehipani Falls impressive, Educational biodiversity

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Elevation

900m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓Travelers with basic fitness

Who should think twice

✗Those with mobility issues
✗Families with young children
✗everyone

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
January	5/5	Peak — tiger spotting + waterfall viewing
February	5/5	February concentration at water sources gives best tiger odds
March	4/5	March is the last window before heat closes the forests to casual…
April	3/5	Hot — limited access
May	2/5	Hot — restricted
June	2/5	Closing for monsoon
July	0/5	Closed
August	0/5	Closed
Septemberviewing	0/5	Closed
October	3/5	October reopening reveals Simlipal at its greenest — trails are muddy but waterfalls…
November	5/5	Peak — season opens fully
December	5/5	December Simlipal is a UNESCO biosphere at its finest — tigers, waterfalls, orchids

Practical Details

How to reach

Baripada 30km (1h to Pithabata gate), Bhubaneswar 270km (6h). Roads: Good to Baripada, forest roads inside (variable). Self-drive: Moderate to gate, rough inside park. Public transport: Buses to Baripada. Need own vehicle for park.. Last stretch: hard

Elevation

900m

Difficulty

moderate

Budget tier

budget

Permits required

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