Toshali Shimlipal Forest Lodge is located near Simlipal Tiger Reserve in Orissa and is the first and the only quality accommodation in the area.

Accommodation here comprises cottages and facilities are simple and basic. However idea is not to enjoy a resort but explore the nature around the area.

There are two Lodges in Gurguria and Jasipur area. These are managed by Toshali Group which is a pioneer in hospitality in Orissa having a resort in Puri.

Similipal Sanctuary was declared as a National Park in 1980 and there are now 42 species of major mammals 242 species of birds and 30 species of reptiles in the Reserve including Tiger, Panther, Elephant, Gaur, and four horned antelope. There are 1076 species of plants of which 92 are orchids having similarities to the Northern and Southern Indian orchids. T

Similipal remains open for visitors from 1st November to 15th June. 

Other Sightseeing Activities:

• The meadow of Chahala, 

• Waterfall at Barheipani, 

• The Nawana valley, 

• The bank of the river Budhabalanga near Jamboo, 

• Lulung and the shrine at Deokund.

Access : Jamshedpur (140 km), Bhubaneswar (320 km) and Calcutta (240 km)

Simlipal is visited at a Wildlife Getaway and as a part of Orissa Itinerary.