Dhikala

Dhikala is the crown jewel and most famous core tourism zone of Jim Corbett National Park. Situated deep within the Patli Dun valley along the banks of the Ramganga River, Dhikala offers an unmatched wilderness expanse celebrated globally for dramatic Royal Bengal tiger and Asian elephant encounters.

The landscape features iconic vast grasslands known as Dhikala Chaur (the largest natural meadow in the park), fringed by towering sal forests and the meandering blue waters of Ramganga reservoir. This expansive open terrain allows panoramic visibility across miles of wildlife habitat.

Canter Safaris, Gharials, and Century Old Forest Lodges

Day visitors can explore Dhikala via official 16 seater open roof canter safaris departing daily from Ramnagar through Dhangarhi Gate (31 kilometers inside the core forest). Safaris regularly encounter large herds of wild elephants swimming across the Ramganga, alongside spotted deer, hog deer, sambar, and apex predators.

The century old Dhikala Forest Rest House (FRH) complex offers a legendary overnight stay experience for permitted guests. Watching sunrises illuminate the mist rising over the Ramganga while listening to distant tiger roar acoustics from the solar fenced compound is an unparalleled safari memory.

Positioned in the heart of Corbett, Dhikala is India's ultimate wilderness safari destination across Uttarakhand.