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Baripada
Baripada An
excellent base for touring the Mayurbhanj region and also the district
headquarters, Baripada is an ideal place to pick up handloom products of
Chandanpur and stone carvings of Khiching. A must is the tusser fabric of
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Similipal
Sanctuary and National Park, Similipal
About 2,750 sq. km in
area, in the Mayurbhanj district, is one of the most important wildlife
parks not only in Orissa but also in India. Specially chosen to be one
of the Tiger Reserves identified by Project Tiger to handle the onerous
task of conserving India's fast depleting tiger population, Similipal
has over 95 tigers within its bounds. Leopards, elephants, mugger
crocodiles and numerous reptiles abound here. Over 230 species of birds
have made their home amongst its forests and waterways. Apart from the
wonderful wildlife, tourists get an excellent bonus of lush valleys and
forest lands. The Barehipani Waterfall (399 mtrs) and the Joranda fall
(150 mtrs) are well worth a visit as is the mugger crocodiles at
Jashipur, one of the two entry points to Similipal. The other one is
Lulung, fully equipped with a Forest Lodge of Orissa Tourism.
Khiching
 The ancient capital of
the Bhanja rulers, Khiching lies about 205 km away from Balasore and 150
km from Baripada. Scores of temples dominate the place, some of which are
still in active worship. The predominant deity of Khiching is Kichakeswari,
the most sacred Goddess of the Mayurbhanj chiefs. The temple dedicated to
Her is built entirely of chlorite slabs and unique of its kind in India.
The sculptures are beautiful. The small museum here boasts of highly
important historical specimens of sculpture and art.
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