One of the six ecotourism zones of the park, this zone is especially known for being the home to a large number of exotic birds. Literally, the zone is a paradise for the bird-loving enthusiasts. Enriching the peaceful wilderness of this zone, there are diverse species of wild animals are gracing this part of the Corbett forest and attracts a large number of tourists every year. Durgadevi gate is the entry gate to this zone, which is located at the distance of 28 km from the nearest city of Ramnagar which makes it the farthest zone from the Ramnagar. This zone has also a forest rest house named Lohachaur forest house where tourists can enjoy the night stay and get the utmost experience of the dense raw forest. In order to enjoy the day Jeep safari or the night stay in the forest rest house, the tourists have to obtain the permit to enter the park.
Duration is 3:00- 3:30 hours and Timing are 6:00 AM (Morning) & 2:00 PM for Noon Trip
Safari Booking & Tariff Jim Corbett National Park
Price (Indian): INR 7500 / Per Safari Inclusive Permit, 4X4 Jeep & Taxes (Maximum 6 Persons & 2 Children (b/w - 5 to 12 years).
Price (Foreigner): INR 14999 / Per Safari Inclusive Permit, 4X4 Jeep & Taxes (Maximum 6 Persons & 2 Children (b/w - 5 to 12 years).
1: Dhikala Zone- (Dhangadi Gate), 2: Bijrani (Aamdanda Gate), 3: Garjiya (Rngora Gate), 4: Jhirna (Dhela Gate), 5: Dhela (Aamdanda Gate), 6: Durgadevi (Durgadevi Gate), 7: Phato (Phato Gate)
Dhikala Canter safari in Corbett is the best way to explore the Dhikala forest when you are staying outside the Corbett tiger reserve, touring by gypsy is not permitted in Dhikala zone during day time.
In a recent Uttarakhand High Court order elephant safari & commercial activities using elephants in the state has banned till further order.
Dhikala remain open during15th November to 31st May ( extended upto15th June), and closed during the monsoon season between 16 June till 14 November.
Visitors are not allowed to use their own vehicles inside the park. They can move about in registered vehicles inside the park confines after making entries at the respective gates. You cannot get down from the vehicles while enjoying jeep safari.
Visitors must pre-book jungle jeep safaris in the Phato zone at the entry gate, and the reservations are confirmed only two days before to the safari date. 50 Jeeps in morning slot & 50 Jeeps In evening slot only allowed in one day.
Smoking or drinking liquor is prohibited inside the park. Do not litter during safari. No fire arms to be carried inside park. Do not feed animals during safari. Not permitted to use flash photography during safari.
Main Visiting Season Jim Corbett National Park Winter (October - February) It is the best time for Bird watching. Bird lovers are advised to visit during the winter season to get glimpses of varieties of birds. It is also the preferred season for tiger sighting.
The jeeps drive through the innermost roads of forest and that is why the chances of getting a glimpse of the best animals increase multiple times. As far as the safety parameters are concerned, Jimcorbett Jeep Safari is 100% safe.
Protect yourself from booking scams by booking directly through the ONLY official Corbett Tiger Reserve website: https://corbettgov.org/.