Simlipal National Park is a national park and tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha covering 2,750 km². It is part of the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, which includes three protected areas, Similipal Tiger Reserve, Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary with 191.06 km² and Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary with 272.75 km². Simlipal Nationa…
Simlipal National Park is a national park and tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha covering 2,750 km². It is part of the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, which includes three protected areas, Similipal Tiger Reserve, Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary with 191.06 km² and Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary with 272.75 km². Simlipal National Park derives its name from the abundance of red silk cotton trees growing in the area.
Location: Odisha, India
Established: 1980
Nearest city: Baripada
Area: 2,750 km² (1,060 sq mi)
Max. elevation: 1,178 m (3,865 ft)
Named for: Simuli tree
Governing body: Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India
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