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Jeep Safari In Dhikala Zone

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Jeep Safari is the best way to explore the picturesque forest of Corbett and the get the sighting of the wild animals in their natural habitat. Unlike other zones of the Corbett National Park, Jeep safari is not available for the day visitors in the Dhikala tourism zone. But, one can get the permit for the night stay in any of the forest house in the Dhikala zone to avail the Jeep Safari facility in this zone. The Dhikala tourism zone offers night stay at the four forest rest houses which are Dhikala FRH, Sarpduli FRH, Gairal FRH and Sultan FRH. You can book your permit for the night stay in any of these rest houses and visit there by hiring the Jeep registered with the Corbett forest department for the wildlife safari in Corbett.

Dhikala Jeep Safari

The safari Jeep will stay with you as long as you stay at the forest house. One can book night stay accommodation for a maximum of three nights in any of the forest guest houses in the Corbett National Park. During your stay at the FRH, you can go for the Jeep safari in the morning shift as well as in the evening shift. The maximum duration of both the shifts is three and a half hours. The morning shift starts after the sunrise and the evening shift ends before the sunset. In order to reach any of the FRH in Dikhala zone, you have to enter into the forest through the Dhangarhi gate where you have to show the accommodation permit and your identity card to the forest officials. The Dhikala FRH is the most sought after rest house as it is located at the core of the zone. It will take around 1 and half hour to reach Dhikala FRH from the Dhangarhi entry gate. All other forest rest houses are located on the way to Dhikala FRH. The night stay facility in any of the forest rest houses in the Dhikala zone is available between 15th November and 15th June.

In order to make a night stay at the forest rest houses in Dhikala zone, you have to book your accommodation well in advance before visiting the Corbett as there is a very high rush of wildlife tourists for the night stay inside the forest and the availability of rooms is limited. The Indian and SAARC nationals can book the accommodation in the forest lodges of Dhikala maximum 46 days in advance, while the visitors of other nationals can make the accommodation booking maximum 91 days in advance. Along with the accommodation booking, you also have to hire the Safari Jeep to visit the FRH.

What is unique about Jeep safari in Dhikala safari zone in Corbett National Park?

The Jeep safari experience in the Dhikala Safari Zone of Jim Corbett National Park is quite unique compared with other Corbett safari zones — but it also has some special rules you should know before planning your trip:

1. Core Wilderness & Largest Zone

Dhikala is the largest and most pristine core zone of Corbett National Park featuring a rich mix of vast open grasslands (chaurs), dense Sal forests and multiple branches of the Ramganga River. This varied landscape attracts a high diversity of wildlife, including tigers, elephants, deer, wild pigs and countless bird species.

2. Best Tiger-Sighting Zone

This zone is widely regarded as one of the best places in Corbett for tiger sightings because the open grasslands make it easier to spot large predators moving across the plains or near the riverbanks.

3. Canter Safari Access for Most Visitors

Unlike other zones where standard jeep safaris are common, day visits to Dhikala for regular jeep safari aren’t generally allowed. Instead, most visitors experience the area via a canter safari — a larger open-air shared bus (about 16 seats) operated by park authorities.

4. Jeep Safari Only With Overnight Forest Stay

Jeep safari in Dhikala is special because it’s typically accessible only if you have a forest stay permit inside the zone (e.g., at Dhikala Forest Rest House or similar inside lodges). With this permit, you can hire a jeep plus guide/naturist and explore deeper into the wilderness throughout your stay.

5. Overnight Jungle Experience

Dhikala allows tourists to stay overnight inside the forest in rest houses or lodges — something not possible in most other zones. This means you can go on safari twice (morning and afternoon) and experience wildlife movements throughout the day and into early evening.

6. Iconic Views & Wildlife Hotspots

The zone offers classic wilderness experiences such as a watchtower overlooking grasslands and the river — a favorite spot for sightings of elephants, deer, and sometimes tigers — plus unique features like Crocodile Point where you can safely observe crocodiles in a natural pool.

Best Season & Accessibility to Dhikala Zone

The Dhikala zone is seasonal — open typically from mid-November to mid-June — because forest roads become unsafe during the monsoon. Jeep safaris in the Dhikala zone are unique because ordinary day jeep access isn’t permitted — making Dhikala special for its canter safari system and requirement of a forest stay permit for full-fledged jeep access. Combined with large open grasslands, excellent predator sighting chances, overnight stays and diverse wildlife, it’s often considered the most quintessential Corbett safari experience.

Jeep Safari In Forest Rest House Dhikala