Excursion
Smilipal in itself offers a complete package. But if you like, visit a few more places around Similipal.
Khiching (149 km from Baripada and 55 km from Jashipur) is famous for the shrine of Kichakeswari and Stone Crafts made of different colour stones. There is a Panthasala here.
Chandipur (60 km from Baripada and 16 km from Balasor) is a unique Beach Resort with a vanishing sea. The sea water recedes to a distance of about 5 km twice a day. It is a marvel of Nature, rarely found anywhere. There is a Panthanivas & Yatrinivas of OTDC.There are also private hotels.
Panchalingeswar (85 km from Baripada and 30 km from Balasore) is a panoramic place on the lap of nilagiri Hills with a perennial stream flowing wover five Lingams. There is Panthasala of Orissa Tourism department here.
Remuna (60 km from Baripada and 10 km from Balasore) lis famous for the shrine of Khirachora Gopinath, visited by Sri Chaitanya.
Deokund (65 km from Baripada and 110 km from Balasore) is an enchanting place with a series of waterfalls and a shakti shrine set against the outer periphery of Similipal.
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