Similipal National Park Restricts Visitor Movement for President Murmu's Visit

• Similipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district has imposed visitor restrictions from February 4-6.
• The restrictions are due to security and administrative arrangements for President Droupadi Murmu's tour.
• Kalikaprasad gate and Gudgudia tourism zone will be closed, affecting safaris in the central zone.
• President Murmu will make a night halt in Similipal on February 5 as part of her six-day Odisha visit.
• Her itinerary includes visits to Bhubaneswar, Jajpur (Goddess Biraja temple), Balasore (FM University), Puri (Shree Jagannath Temple), and her native Mayurbhanj district.

Why It Matters: Similipal National Park restricts visitor access for President Murmu's security during her Odisha tour.