Dhikala is the largest and best known tourism zone of Jim Corbett National Park, deep inside the core along the Ramganga river. Wide grasslands, sal forest and the river and reservoir views give excellent chances of seeing elephants, tigers, deer, crocodiles and birds of prey.
Dhikala is entered through the Dhangari gate and is open from 15 November to 15 June. There is no day jeep safari here. Visitors either join the official canter ride from Ramnagar or book a night in the Forest Department lodge at Dhikala, which allows safaris from inside the zone. Canter seats and Dhikala rooms are booked on the official portal, corbettonline.uk.gov.in; for the 2026 to 2027 season, Dhikala canter bookings opened on 1 October 2026. Rooms are limited and sell out quickly, so plan months ahead.
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