Dhikala Zone
The core zone of Corbett, where you can see tigers, elephant herds and deer on the big meadows along the Ramganga River, with the option to stay overnight in a forest lodge.
Dhikala is the largest and most diverse safari zone in Corbett. The open grasslands (chaur) along the Ramganga Valley are the best places to see Bengal tigers, Asian elephant herds, spotted deer and gharial crocodiles. Winter mornings with mist over the river valley are especially famous. The Dhikala Forest Lodge inside the zone must be booked months in advance on the Uttarakhand Forest Department website. Guests can join jeep or Canter (minibus) safaris within the zone.
The entrance is Dhangarhi Gate, about 18 km from Ramnagar. After passing the gate, you still drive about 30 km. The zone opens from about mid-November to mid-June. Only overnight guests and official Canter safaris may enter, so day-trip places are very limited.
Opening hours
November 15–June 15; sunrise to sunset, in morning and evening sessions
Nearby sights
- Ramganga Reservoir (Kalagarh Dam)
- Durga Devi Zone
- Jhirna Zone
- Dhela Zone
- Bijrani Zone
- Garjia Devi Temple
- Kosi River, Ramnagar
- Sitabani Forest & Temple