Dhela Zone
A safari zone opened in 2014 on the southern edge of the reserve, with diverse forest and few vehicles. It is a good place for birdwatching and seeing deer herds.
Dhela Zone lies on the southern edge of the reserve between Bijrani and Jhirna. It was converted from a buffer zone into a safari zone in 2014, and its entrance, Dhela Gate, is about 13 km from Ramnagar. The zone has sal forest, mixed woodland, and damp grassland. Spotted deer, barking deer, elephants, and various woodpeckers and hornbills are common. Tiger sightings are less likely than in the popular zones, but the zone has fewer vehicles and a quiet atmosphere, and it is often recommended to birdwatchers and repeat visitors. It is open year-round, and you can share a safari route with Jhirna Zone. Jeep permits are booked on the official website.
Opening hours
Year-round; morning show approx. 06:00, afternoon show approx. 14:00
Nearby sights
- Bijrani Zone
- Jhirna Zone
- Kosi River, Ramnagar
- Garjia Devi Temple
- Durga Devi Zone
- Dhikala Zone
- Sitabani Forest & Temple
- Pawalgarh Conservation Reserve