Baripada: The Similipal Sanctuary in Mayurbhanj district will reopen on November 1 amid Covid-19 guidelines, said an official.

Visitors will be allowed an entry to the sanctuary from 6 am to 9 am, the official added. Facilities have been set up for night stay of visitors at Gudugudia, Ramatirtha, Barehipani and Jamuani.

As per a decision taken by the authorities of the sanctuary, 25 vehicles will be allowed to enter from Pithabata side and 35 vehicles from Kaliapani side.