Status: Listed with current timings on the official Odisha Tourism site (checked 29 Oct 2026).
Tiger reserve and biosphere reserve of 2,750 sq km in Mayurbhanj, known for black tigers, elephants and the Barehipani and Joranda falls.
Similipal is the largest protected area of Odisha, part of Project Tiger and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. It is known for melanistic tigers, elephants, gaur and leopards, over 300 bird species and about 94 orchid species. Peaks such as Khairiburu and Meghashini rise above 1,500 m, and Barehipani and Joranda waterfalls are inside the park.
Mangrove national park and Ramsar site in Kendrapara with India's largest population of saltwater crocodiles, seen by boat.
Reserve around a 22 km gorge of the Mahanadi, with river boating, eco-camps and gharial and mugger crocodiles.
Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha , India adjoining Simlipal National Park
protected area in Odisha, India
Wildlife sanctuary in Odisha, India
wildlife sanctuary in Odisha, India
wildlife sanctuary in India
wildlife sanctuary in Odisha, India