About Dhikala Zone
Dhikala zone is the biggest and nicest zone in Jim Corbett. You can do canter safaris in this zone from November 15 to June 15. The entry gate for visiting the Dhikala Zone is Dhangadi Gate. During Dhikala gypsy safari, you can spot lots of elephants, wild pigs, crocodiles, barking deer, and spotted deer in this zone. If you’re lucky you can also see the rare Hog Deer here. Because of this wide variety of prey base, many tigers and leopards like to visit this zone. You can even spot a tiger chasing the deer.
This is the best zone for staying in the night at Jim Corbett. This zone has a huge grassland area and a watch tower from which you can get great views of the Ramganga riverbed and a large section of Dhikala Chaur. There is also a crocodile pool that is located on the shortcut from Gairal to the other rest houses West of it. Make a Dhikala Night Stay Booking now and get a chance to stay here for a maximum of 3 nights.
Night Stay In Dhikala Zone
Dhikala zone is the best place to stay in Jim Corbett. There are 4 forest rest houses in Dhikala zone named Sultan, Gairal, Sarpduli, and Dhikala. All forest rest houses in Dhikala Zone have solar panels for electricity, so don’t expect much. Do keep an extra power bank and batteries to recharge the phones and cameras. You can make a Dhikala Booking for all rest houses of this zone.
Dhikala Forest Rest House
This rest house is at a distance of 31 km from Dhangadi Gate, which is the starting point of Dhikala Zone. It is located on the edge of Patli Dun Valley. There are 6 forest lodges in Jim Corbett Dhikala named Old Forest Rest House Room -05, Dhikala Annexes Room -07, Hutment Rooms - 06, Cabins Rooms - 06, New Forest Rest House Rooms - 04, Old Range Quarters Rooms - 04 and a Dormitory with 12 beds. All accommodations options in Jim Corbett Dhikala have double beds and attached bathrooms.
You can have delicious buffet meals in the restaurant and you can also go to the Canteen. You can also enjoy a wildlife movie show in the evening and spend your time reading books in the library area. There is also a watch tower which is located at a distance of 10 min walk from Dhikala Lodge. You can see great views of the Ramganga River and Dhikala Chaur from the tower when you go for a Dhikala gypsy safari.
Although canter safaris are the only option to roam in the Dhikala zone, people who are staying here can take gypsy safaris. If you want to stay at night at Dhikala Forest Rest House then you have to make Dhikala Night Stay Booking 45 days in advance if you’re an Indian and 90 days in advance if you’re a foreigner.
Gairal Forest Rest House
This rest house was built in 1903 and you can see great views of the Ramganga River from this area. The Gairal Forest Rest house is located at a distance of 15 km from the Dhangadi Gate, which is the starting point of the Dhikala Gypsy safari. There are 2 accommodation options here. New Forest Rest House Room - 4 and a Dormitory with 8 beds. Both options have a double bed and attached bathrooms. You can have some delicious meals in the restaurant and canteen area. You can also have your breakfast and lunch on the open lawn.
In your free time you can go to the nearby crocodile pool which is at a distance of 2 km, if offers the chance to see ghadial in water. If you want to stay at night at Gairal Forest Rest House then you have to make Dhikala Booking 46 days in advance if you’re an Indian and 91 days in advance if you’re a foreigner.
Sarpduli Forest Rest House
This forest rest house is located on the banks of the Ramganga River. This rest house is at a distance of 18 km from Dhangadi Gate, which is the starting point of Dhikala Zone. This Jim Corbett Dhikala rest house was built in 1908 and is famous for sightings of wild elephants. You can also spot otters in the nearby champion pool. It’s a nice place to stay for birdwatchers as many fish-eating birds like Kingfisher, fish eagle, etc may be seen in this area.
Accommodation options include the forest rest house with 2 rooms with double beds and a dormitory with 3 double beds. This forest rest house has a kitchen where there is a professional cook. It’s just that you have to bring your raw food with cooking oil and spices so that he can make delicious meals. Just take care of one thing, bring only vegetarian items and don't bring any alcohol as nonveg and alcohol are not allowed inside the forest.
You have to take a permit from the forest department to stay here. If you want to stay at night at Sarpduli Forest Rest House then you have to make Dhikala Night Stay Booking 46 days in advance if you’re an Indian and 91 days in advance if you’re a foreigner.
Sultan Forest Rest House
This is an ideal place for a small group of visitors. There are 2 rooms in Sultan Forest Rest House. Both rooms have double beds and attached bathrooms. You can see deer and birds in this area and it is located at a distance of just 6 km from the Dhangadi Gate, which is the starting point of Dhikala Zone.
This zone is surrounded by the densest sal forests and you can enjoy private time with your friends and family here. This forest rest house has a kitchen where there is a professional cook. It’s just that you have to bring your raw food with cooking oil and spices so that he can make delicious meals. Just take care of one thing, bring only vegetarian items and don't bring any alcohol as nonveg and alcohol are not allowed inside the forest.
This forest rest house is nearest to the entry point of the Dhikala Zone. If you want to stay for a night in Sultan Forest Rest House of Jim Corbett Dhikala then you have to book 46 days in advance if you’re an Indian and 91 days in advance if you’re a foreigner.
Dhikala zone is open from November 15 to June 15 every year for canter safari rides and you can stay here at this time. You can make a Dhikala Night Stay Booking here from Nov 15 to June 15. On other days night stay is not allowed for tourists.
First you have to come to Ramnagar, which is the nearest town to Jim Corbett. After coming there, you have to reach the Dhangadi Gate of Jim Corbett which is 18 km away. We can also pick you up from the nearest railway station or airport. After coming to Dhangadi Gate, you have to show the permit of your booked safari, you cannot enter the park without the safari and the guide. The safari will take you inside the jungle and drop you at your booked Forest Rest House. You don’t have to book an extra safari, this safari will be the one that you have already booked for your ride at Dhikala Zone.
All Forest Rest houses are covered with electric fencing, animals can not enter even at night. The forest department has taken adequate measures and the whole area is covered with CCTV so you can stay here without worrying.