Baripada Experience: From Baripada we went to Simlipal(A jungle safari). We covered Pithbata, Lulung, Chawala, Barepani etc. Simlipal is situated on the top of the Hill. Who loves Hilly area, this jungle will be appropriate for them. Some area is so dense that sunlight cannot reach. Beautiful beautiful water falls. Very close to nature. If you are lucky you will see elephant, deer, different types of bird, even tiger.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: If you prefer sea beach you can also go to Chandipur from Baripada. It takes two & half hour.
Also you can go Devkund to see Nice water fall & Devi Ambika Temple.
Hotel Ambika has its own restaurant. Price is also reasonable.
Hotel Ambika also arrange car & arrange tour plan for the tourist.
From Simlipal Jungle you can collect Pure Honey from the Local people. Otherwise there's not any more scope for shopping. But from Chandipur you can buy showpiece which is made by shell.
Activities & things to do: You can arrange Simlipal Jungle Safary, Devkund & Chandipur Trip.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: You can get direct bus from Kolkata to Baripada. Otherwise you can go to Baleswar by train from Howrah, then auto & bus service is available to reach Baripada.