Approach Similipal is approachable via Jashipur on NH-6 and via Baripada on NH-5 through Pithabata. The nearest rail head is Baripada connecting Rupsa on Howrah – Chennai main line and Balasore. The distance of entry points by road is as under.   By Road NH-5 (Kolkata-Chennai) in North-East and NH-6 (Kolkata-Mumbai) in North-West side run very close to the Sanctuary.   The road distances of both the entrances are as follows: From To Entrance Baripada Balasore Bhubaneswar Calcutta Pithabata 20 Km 76 km. 270km. 240 km. Jashipur 117 Km 156 km. 252 km. 290 km.   By Rail The nearest railhead is Baripada connecting Rupsa on Howrah-Chennai main line of     South-Eastern railway. Balasore at a distance of 52 km from Baripada on Howrah-Chennai main line is also the     second nearest railhead   By Air Kolkata and Bhubaneswar are the nearest airports.