Dhikala Forest Lodge
Dhikala Forest Lodge
The Dhikala Forest Lodge is located in in the middle of the forest, thus despite the fact that its accommodations are poor, you can still see wildlife from your room’s verandah thanks to significant improvements made in 2006. Compared to Indian Jungle standards, the Dhikala’s accommodations have undergone renovations and are no longer modest. For your protection from wild animals, Dhikala Forest Lodge is protected by an efficient solar fence and is situated in the central region of Corbett National Park.
Night stay at Dhikala
Hardcore wildlife aficionados are strongly encouraged to spend one night at the lodge over the Dhikala Tour. The trek to the lodge from the Dhangadi gate, during which you will pass through areas rich in flora and fauna, extensive grasslands, dense Sal jungle, and numerous minor river systems, is its best feature. A sight to behold is also the lodge’s structure, which combines ancient and new elements. The historical architecture of the old rest house in Dhikala was created by the British more than a century ago. on a tour of the animals in Corbett National Park for a night at the Dhikala Forest Rest House.
Attractions
Canter Safari
The huge grassland that is home to elephants, spotted deers, wild pigs, hog deers, etc. makes Dhikala famous. Visitors frequently see a wild Tiger running after a deer or traversing the meadow.
Watch Tower
The watch tower in Dhikala is ideally situated to provide you a great perspective of the animals that come to the area’s chaurs to graze. It also gives you a great view over the entire Ramganga riverbed and a significant portion of the Dhikala chaur. The Dhikala Forest Rest Louse is 10 minutes’ walk from this watch tower. Around fifty yards to the south of the watchtower is a man-made waterhole that makes it the ideal location to see deer, elephants, wild pigs, and occasionally a tiger.
Crocodile Point at Gairal
The quick route from Gairal to the other rest homes is located west of it, and it passes via Crocodile Pool. Additionally, it is a balcony-like natural formation that overlooks a crocodile-infested pool that is almost always occupied.
Sambar Trail
This jungle path runs from the Dhikala watchtower’s base to the Khinanauli rest house. The most tigers have most likely been seen in this area. This is a result of its great location sandwiched between the riverbed and hills on opposite sides of the area. Most animals move through this area on their way down to the lake. If you plan to travel down this road shortly before sunset in the summer, keep in mind that elephants use this track and that you should be able to reverse your car just as easily as you can drive it forward. Alongside this track, two Serpent Eagles were also nesting in a tree high up.
Price: ₹ 8000 / Person
Destination: Outside Corbett, Hotel & Resort, Dhikala, Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela
Meal: (B/L/D)
Bijrani Forest Lodge
Bijrani Forest Lodge
The breathtaking Corbett Tiger Reserve includes the famed Bijrani Tourist Zone. A large variety of floral and animal species can be found in abundance in this region. When it comes to visitor preferences, Bijrani is a fierce competitor to Dhikala zone. The area is well-known for its beautiful environment and for being a very tranquil and quiet spot. All tourists recognise and appreciate this location’s attractiveness. This is one of the park’s most tiger-rich regions. The geography of Bijrani is varied, with meadows interspersed with lush Sal trees. Aamdanda Gate is the entrance to this area.
The Bijrani zone, which is about a kilometre away from Ramnagar city, may be reached by Aamdanda gate.
Accommodation
The magnificent Jim Corbett National Park includes the Bijrani Forest Zone as well. It is comparable to the renowned Bijrani Forest Zone. All the plants and animals found in Corbett Park can be found in the Bijrani Forest Zone. When it comes to visitor preferences, Bijrani is a fierce competitor to Bijrani zone. The area is quite quiet and tranquil. This location has tremendous beauty. The zone is near the well-known entry zone Aamdanda. The geography of Bijrani is varied, with meadows interspersed with lush Sal trees. There is a five kilometre buffer zone after entering the park before reaching Bijrani.
MALANI (FRH)
Twelve kilometres directly northwest of Bijrani is the 1930-built Malani FRH, which is situated on the edge of the Corbett National Park’s core zone. Visitors may see nilgai, bears, or deer when driving through the Machaan chaur, which is exciting. The Malani sot (stream) inspired the name of this little FRH, which offers some of the most scenic surroundings and a tranquil ambiance.r the Malani sot (stream) offers one of the most picturesque surroundings and a quiet ambience.
Visitor Season
Winter Safaris Timings-
- Morning Safari Entry- 07:00 am & Exit- 10:00 am
- Evening Safari Entry- 02:00 pm & Exit- 05:30 pm
Summer Safaris Timings-
- Morning Safari Entry- 06:00 am & Exit- 09:30 am
- Evening Safari Entry- 03:00 pm & Exit- 06:30 pm
Attraction
From here, it’s simple to explore the Bijrani Zone’s stunningly lovely terrain. You can take a ride deep into the jungle on a jeep safari while watching wildlife and hoping to spot a tiger that is out and about. If you’d like, you can spend the entire day on a jeep safari, catching glimpses of the wildlife up close and taking pictures of it. The elephant ride can be taken to travel through the jungle but not too far into the bush, alongside the jeep trip.
Jhirna Forest Lodge
Jhirna Forest Lodge
Jhirna is situated on the Corbett Tiger Reserve’s southern border. Additionally present in the animal community are sloth bears and wild elephants, which are wonderful spectacles for those who enjoy the natural world. The Jhirna Zone is open all year long. One of the most attractive areas of the Corbett Tiger Reserve is the Jhirna Jeep Safari Zone.
Among the six ecotourism zones in the Corbett National Park, the Jhirna Zone is one of the most well-liked.
Visitor Season
Winter Safaris Timings-
- Morning Safari Entry- 07:00 am & Exit- 10:00 am
- Evening Safari Entry- 02:00 pm & Exit- 05:30 pm
Summer Safaris Timings-
- Morning Safari Entry- 06:00 am & Exit- 09:30 am
- Evening Safari Entry- 03:00 pm & Exit- 06:30 pm
Dhela Forest Lodge
Dhela Forest Lodge
The campus of Dhela FRH is enormous. It is situated within the 1991-added Corbett Tiger Reserve buffer zone. Its name comes from the nearby Dhela settlement, which is near the FRH. Anyone staying here can enjoy a walk in the forest to observe the birds.
Sonanadi Forest Lodge
Sonanadi Forest Lodge
Both the Domunda Tourism Zone of the Corbett Tiger Reserve and the Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary in the area have FRHs. The Vatanvasa gate leads to Halduparao, the sole FRH in the Sonanadi Sanctuary. Within Corbett National Park is the FRH at Kanda. On the outskirts of the Sonanadi Sanctuary, the FRHs of Morghatti and Pakhro are accessible from Kalagarh and Kotdwar. The Domunda Tourism Zone of the CTR, which can be accessible via the Durgadevi gate ahead of Ramnagar, is home to the FRHs of Lohachaur, Rathuawadhab, and Mundiyapani. While that of Mohaan is 30 kilometres in advance of Ramnagar, the FRH of Kalagarh can be reached close to that city.The sanctuaries perennial streams are the Palain and the Mandal. It was formerly separated from the Kalagarh Forest Division. In 1991, it was added to Project Tiger’s purview and joined the Corbett Tiger Reserve as well as Project Elephant. The sanctuary is devoid of communities. Sonanadi’s woodlands are notable for their abundant bamboo clusters and dense sal, among other species, and are filled with wildlife. The Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, which is a part of Corbett National Park, is where the Sonanadi Range is situated. The Sonanadi range is endowed with incredible beauty of flora and fauna and was created as a natural habitat of wildlife animals and birds. A location near the Sonanadi River,
Night stay at Sonanadi
The Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, which is situated between the rivers Palain and Sonanadi, Loha Chaur, and Rathuadhab, offers forest rest houses in Halduparao.
