Simlipal in Mayurbhanj district is a national park, tiger reserve and UNESCO biosphere reserve covering a great tract of sal forest, hills and grassland. It is known for the Barehipani and Joranda waterfalls, elephants, and rare dark-striped tigers. Entry is through Jashipur or Pithabata by vehicle with a permit. The park is open from about November to mid-June.

Khiching was the ancient capital of the Bhanja rulers of Mayurbhanj. Its main temple, to the goddess Kichakeswari, was rebuilt in the early 20th century from the fallen stones of a 10th-century temple and is built entirely of dark chlorite. The carving is among the finest in Odisha. A small museum beside it displays sculptures found at the site.