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Similipal
Tiger Reserve

A wide green meadow beneath the Similipal hills

Stay inside Similipal

Let the forest be the last sound you hear at night

Five nature camps bring you closer to misty valleys, waterfall trails, orchids, rivers, and nights beneath a wide, quiet sky.

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5 camps

Across Similipal

Sep–Jun

Main season

Luxury stay

Talabandha

Online

Simple booking

Where to stay

A different side of the forest at every camp

Move from one camp to another and the landscape changes around you: Sal forest gives way to riverbanks, valleys open beneath the hills, and waterfall country draws near. Days are made for birds, trails, and local stories; evenings settle into good food and deep forest quiet.

Community-led stays

Your stay helps the forest's neighbours thrive

Every Similipal nature camp is managed by local people through Eco-Development Committees. Community members welcome guests, care for the camps, prepare meals, and guide experiences, so tourism income stays close to the families who live alongside and help protect this landscape.

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Camp 01

Barehipani

Wake near waterfall country

Best for: Closest to the waterfall

Set near Barehipani Waterfall and about 22 km from Joranda, this is a beautiful base for slow mornings and dramatic forest landscapes.

From Jashipur

46 km from Jashipur

Accommodation

12 furnished rooms, including 4 Santali cottages

Capacity

12 accommodation units

Tariff

From Rs 3,500/night incl. meals

Facilities

  • Furnished rooms
  • Santali cottages
  • Dining
  • Guided nature experiences
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Camp 02

Jamuani

Valley views and playful stays

Best for: Families and playful stays

Close to a picturesque valley and deep green forest, Jamuani pairs comfortable stays with a children's park and a wonderfully open sense of place.

From Jashipur

26 km from Jashipur

Accommodation

9 Santali rooms, 2 tree houses, and 4 double-bed tents

Capacity

15 accommodation units

Tariff

From Rs 2,800/night incl. meals

Facilities

  • Santali rooms
  • Tree houses
  • Double-bed tents
  • Children's park
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The valley, meadow, and forest around Kumari, view 1The valley, meadow, and forest around Kumari, view 2The valley, meadow, and forest around Kumari, view 3The valley, meadow, and forest around Kumari, view 4

Camp 03

Kumari

Traditional cottages in a wild valley

Best for: Families and spacious cottage stays

Surrounded by the beauty of Similipal's valley, Kumari brings together Santali and bamboo cottages, forest quiet, and room for families to unwind.

From Jashipur

28 km from Jashipur

Accommodation

16 double-bed Santali suites and 4 bamboo cottages

Capacity

20 accommodation units

Tariff

From Rs 3,200/night incl. meals

Facilities

  • Santali suites
  • Bamboo cottages
  • Dining
  • Outdoor recreation
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Sal forest, orchids, and wildlife around Gurguria, view 1Sal forest, orchids, and wildlife around Gurguria, view 2Sal forest, orchids, and wildlife around Gurguria, view 3Sal forest, orchids, and wildlife around Gurguria, view 4

Camp 04

Gurguria

Sal forest and orchids

Best for: Orchids and quiet forest walks

Tucked beside Sal forest and an Orchidarium with around 70 indigenous orchids, Gurguria is especially lovely when the flowers arrive in summer.

From Jashipur

26 km from Jashipur

Accommodation

Santali rooms, premium cottages, and luxury cottages

Capacity

Multiple room and cottage categories

Tariff

From Rs 3,000/night incl. meals

Facilities

  • Santali rooms
  • Premium cottages
  • Luxury cottages
  • Orchidarium access
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Camp 05

Talabandha

Luxury tents and quiet valley edges

Best for: Luxury nature stay and wildlife safari

Talabandha pairs a more comfortable tent-camp stay with safari access and scenic northern Similipal excursions such as Sitakund, Lulung and Brahmanakund.

From Jashipur

30 km from Bangiriposi

Accommodation

2 Maharaja Tent Cottages and 8 Luxurious Tent Cottages

Capacity

10 tent cottage units

Tariff

From Rs 7,350/night incl. meals

Facilities

  • Maharaja Tent Cottages
  • Luxurious Tent Cottages
  • Dining facility
  • Wildlife safari access
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Life at camp

Wild days, warm meals, unhurried evenings

Activities vary by camp and season, leaving plenty of ways to be active or simply slow down.

Cycling

Take an easy ride through the quieter surroundings where available.

Table tennis

A relaxed way to spend an evening back at camp.

Canopy walk

See the green world from a different height at participating camps.

Amphitheatre

Gather for local performances, stories, and shared evenings.

Trekking

Walk forest-edge trails with local guidance and seasonal permission.

Bonfire

Available on request when weather and forest conditions allow.

Online booking only

From choosing a camp to confirming your stay

Nature camp stays must be booked online. Use either official portal and avoid paying through unofficial agents or personal accounts.

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  1. 1

    Open similipal.org or ecotourodisha.com and choose Nature Camp booking.

  2. 2

    Select your camp, check-in date, number of guests, and available room type.

  3. 3

    Enter each guest's details exactly as shown on their photo ID.

  4. 4

    Review the stay tariff, which includes lodging and food, then pay online.

  5. 5

    Keep the confirmation and guest photo IDs ready for check-in.

Getting there

Two gateways into Similipal

All five camps are approachable through Jashipur on NH-49 or from Baripada through Pithabata Entry Gate. Jashipur is about 99 km from Baripada and 280 km from Kolkata.

Jashipur gateway

Via NH-49

Baripada gateway

Via Pithabata Gate

Opening season

Plan for the season you love

Barehipani, Jamuani, Kumari & Gurguria

15 Sep – 15 Jun

Talabandha

Open year-round

Opening dates and access can change with weather or forest conditions. Check current availability before travelling.

A forest stream in Similipal

Stay a little longer

Fall asleep with the forest just beyond your door

Live prices and room availability are shown during online booking.

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