Forest Rest Houses in Corbett
Stay inside Corbett’s wild heart
Rustic jungle stays deep inside the forest. Wake up to tiger calls and nature.
FOREST REST HOUSES OF CORBETT
Corbett’s rest houses are heritage properties built for forest administration, now offering travellers a rare chance to stay deep inside the park. Simple, atmospheric, and surrounded by wilderness.
Dhikala Forest Rest House
Dhikala Zone · 20 rooms · Wildlife immersion Corbett’s most iconic stay, perched on the edge of vast grasslands with sweeping views over the Ramganga River. Built in the 1930s as a forest outpost, it offers the rare privilege of staying in the heart of the core zone, with watchtowers and tiger tracks just beyond the lawns.
Gairal Forest Rest House
Bijrani Zone · 4 rooms · Forest serenity A secluded riverside retreat built in the early 1900s, surrounded by Sal forest and the Kosi River. Gairal offers intimate solitude and the sound of flowing water, with elephants and deer often visiting the nearby streams.
Sultan Forest Rest House
Bijrani Zone · 2 rooms · Heritage luxury Named after a famous tiger from Corbett’s past, Sultan is a charming heritage property nestled in dense Sal forest. Its small size and old‑world character make it perfect for guests seeking a private, atmospheric jungle escape.
Sultan Forest Rest House
Jhirna Zone · 6 rooms · Year‑round access
A practical yet atmospheric stay in one of Corbett’s most reliable zones. Originally a forest guard outpost, Jhirna FRH offers simple comfort and easy access to year‑round safaris, with leopards and sloth bears often active nearby.
Dhela Forest Rest House
Dhela Zone · 4 rooms · Emerging wilderness
A newer rest house in a promising zone blending wetlands, forest and grassland. Dhela offers a sense of discovery and space, with elephants and tigers increasingly using the area around the property.
Kanda Forest Rest House
Durga Devi Zone · 2 rooms · Remote riverside
Tucked along the Ramganga in Corbett’s wild northeastern corner, Morghatti is for travellers who crave remoteness and riverine wilderness. The modest rest house sits amid goral habitat and dramatic gorges.
Lohachaur Forest Rest House
Durga Devi Zone · 2 rooms · River wilderness
A riverside outpost along the Ramganga’s wild upper reaches, Lohachaur delivers the sound of flowing water and the possibility of mahseer, otters and riverine birds right outside your window.
Sarapduli Forest Rest House
Dhela Zone · 4 rooms · Wetland wilderness
Set near seasonal wetlands and grasslands, Sarapduli offers a mix of open country and forest that attracts a variety of birds and grazing animals. A peaceful base for exploring Corbett’s emerging zones.
Khinnanauli Forest Rest House
Durga Devi Zone · 4 rooms · Riverside intimacy
Nestled along the Ramganga River in Corbett’s rugged northeastern reaches, Khinnanauli offers a peaceful riverside escape built originally as a forest patrol outpost in the mid-20th century. Surrounded by mixed forest and riverine habitat, it delivers solitude, bird calls and occasional elephant sightings right from the verandah.
