Approach |
Similipal is approachable via Jashipur on NH-6 and via Baripada on NH-5 through Pithabata. The nearest rail head is Baripada connecting Rupsa on Howrah – Chennai main line and Balasore. The distance of entry points by road is as under. |
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By Road |
NH-5 (Kolkata-Chennai) in North-East and NH-6 (Kolkata-Mumbai) in North-West side run very close to the Sanctuary. |
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The road distances of both the entrances are as follows: |
From |
To |
Entrance |
Baripada |
Balasore |
Bhubaneswar |
Calcutta |
Pithabata |
20 Km |
76 km. |
270km. |
240 km. |
Jashipur |
117 Km |
156 km. |
252 km. |
290 km. |
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By Rail |
The nearest railhead is Baripada connecting Rupsa on Howrah-Chennai main line of
South-Eastern railway.
Balasore at a distance of 52 km from Baripada on Howrah-Chennai main line is also the second nearest railhead |
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By Air |
Kolkata and Bhubaneswar are the nearest airports. |