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Similipal Tiger Reserve & Balasore | 3-Day Forest and Waterfall Group Trip for Young Travellers
Three days of Balasore’s temples, a full Similipal safari and Barehipani and Joranda, two of Odisha’s highest waterfalls.
DURATION
2 night / 3 days
STARTS
Balasore railway station / Bhubaneswar pickup
BEST FOR
Forest and wildlife lovers
RATING
5 star rating from previous batch
01 — The trip
Sal forests, tiger country and waterfalls falling off the hills
Your trip captain meets the group at Balasore, or drives up from Bhubaneswar, and heads into the Nilgiri hills. Day one strings together Panchalingeswar’s stream-washed lingams, Nilagiri’s Jagannath Temple and Remuna’s Khirachora Gopinath before reaching a jungle resort at Similipal. Day two is the big one: a full safari through the tiger reserve past Sitakund, Bhimkund, Uski, Barehipani and Joranda falls. Day three rolls through Baripada before the station drop.
Three winter batches timed for when Similipal reopens after the monsoon, its waterfalls still running full and the sal forest cool and green.
Route
Balasore → Panchalingeswar → Nilagiri → Remuna → Similipal → Sitakund → Bhimkund → Uski → Barehipani → Joranda → Baripada → Balasore / Bhubaneswar
Group size
10–15 travellers, age 20–35
FORMAT
Fixed weekend departures, Friday to Sunday, both nights in Similipal
TRIP CAPTAIN
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02 — Day by day
The plan
Open a day to see what it actually looks like on the ground.
01 Balasore temples to Similipal Balasore / Bhubaneswar → Similipal
Balasore / Bhubaneswar → Similipal
- Pickup from Balasore railway station, or an AC drive up from Bhubaneswar, heading into the Nilgiri hills of northern Odisha.
- Visit Panchalingeswar's five lingams under a hill stream, Nilagiri's Jagannath Temple and Remuna's Khirachora Gopinath, stopping for lunch on the way.
- Reach the jungle resort at Similipal by evening, settle into your cottage and unwind before dinner at the resort.
02 Safari and Similipal's waterfallsInside Similipal National Park
Inside Similipal National Park
- A 6 am wake-up call and a forest walk near the resort, then breakfast before booking the safari at the park counter.
- Drive through the tiger reserve with a forest guide to Sitakund, Bhimkund and Uski, watching for elephants, deer and hornbills.
- Lunch inside the park, then Barehipani and Joranda falls, Odisha's most dramatic drops, before returning to the resort for dinner.
03 Baripada and the dropSimilipal → Baripada → Balasore / Bhubaneswar
Similipal → Baripada → Balasore / Bhubaneswar
- An early forest walk and breakfast, then check-out and the drive through Baripada, Mayurbhanj's old royal town.
- Lunch stop on the road, then drop at Balasore or Bhubaneswar railway station for your onward journey.
03 — Stay base
Eco cottages at the edge of the reserve
Both nights are at an eco cottage or jungle resort beside Similipal, or a similar property. Breakfast and dinner are served on site, with forest walks starting right outside.
04 — The fee
What the price covers
Included
- 2 nights at a Similipal jungle resort
- Breakfast and dinner as per the plan
- Balasore or Bhubaneswar pickup and drop
- AC vehicle for the full route
- Every stop listed in the day plan
- Trip captain for groups above ten
Not included
- Travel to and from Balasore or Bhubaneswar
- Lunches on all three days
- Park entry and jeep safari charges
- Forest guide and camera fees
- GST, beverages and personal spends
05 — Know before you go
Weather, routes, and what to see
Best time to visit
November to February is the best time for Similipal: the park reopens after the monsoon, waterfalls run full and days sit around 10–26°C. The reserve stays closed from mid-June to October.
How to reach
By air
Fly into Bhubaneswar, about 200 km from Balasore, or Kolkata, roughly 230 km away, and continue by train or road.
By rail
Balasore sits on the Howrah–Chennai main line, with Vande Bharat, Shatabdi and express trains from Kolkata and Bhubaneswar.
By road
Balasore lies on NH16, about four hours from Bhubaneswar; Similipal's Lulung gate is roughly two hours further via Baripada.
Things to do on this route
Panchalingeswar
Day 1, five Shiva lingams under a Nilgiri hill stream
Khirachora Gopinath, Remuna
Day 1, temple famed for its kheer offering
Barehipani Falls
Day 2, Odisha's highest two-tier waterfall
Joranda Falls
Day 2, a sheer drop into the Similipal forest
Similipal jeep safari
Day 2, elephants, deer and hornbills in the sal
Baripada
Day 3, Mayurbhanj's old royal town on the way out
06 — Why book with us
Similipal-scouted, built for forest-loving group travellers
Two nights inside tiger country
Staying both nights beside the reserve means a full safari day, not a rushed drive-in and drive-out visit.
A trip captain with you
Groups of ten or more travel with a trip captain who handles safari booking at the counter, guides and timings.
Temples and forest together
Balasore’s Panchalingeswar and Khirachora Gopinath temples come on the way in, so you see both sides of northern Odisha.
Flexible start and finish
Join at Balasore station or Bhubaneswar, and leave from either, so it fits trains from Kolkata or the south.
08 — VIBE WITH US
Straight from the group chat
Clips shot by travellers on our last few departures.
09 — FAQs
Before you book this one
Anything else — WhatsApp 8867023837 and a planner replies the same day.
What is included in this Similipal trip?
Two nights at a jungle resort near Similipal, breakfast and dinner as per the plan, AC pickup, drop and sightseeing, and a trip captain for groups of ten or more.
How do I pick a batch for this trip?
Choose the November, January or February departure and message us on WhatsApp. We confirm your seat and share the day plan. Durga Puja and December 20 to January 1 are priced separately.
Who is this Similipal trip best suited for?
Friends and solo travellers aged 20–35 who love forests, waterfalls and wildlife. Safari day is long and dusty, with early starts and rough forest roads.
What costs are not covered in the price?
Travel to and from Balasore or Bhubaneswar, all lunches, the park entry and jeep safari booked at the counter, forest guide fees, GST, and personal spends.
Where does the trip start and end?
Pickup is at Balasore railway station, or by road from Bhubaneswar. On Day 3 we drop you at Balasore or Bhubaneswar railway station, whichever suits your onward travel.
What kind of stay can I expect at Similipal?
Two nights at an eco cottage or jungle resort at the edge of the reserve, or a similar property, on double or triple sharing, with breakfast and dinner on site.
What should I pack for Similipal?
Earth-toned clothes, a warm jacket for cold forest mornings, sturdy shoes, a cap, insect repellent, binoculars, a power bank, a torch and cash for park fees.
Spots are limited
Message us on WhatsApp to hold your seat — we’ll confirm with the full itinerary and packing list.