Dhikala forest lodge
Corbett's Most Iconic Jungle Stay
Wake up in the core zone · Unrivalled tiger territory · Ramganga views from your room
QUICK FACTS STRIP
20 Rooms (Double / Twin / Dormitory)
CORE ZONE LOCATION
Highest tiger sightings
Nov 15 – Jun 15
WHY STAY AT DHIKALA
LIVE IN THE CORE ZONE
Forget day drives — Dhikala puts you inside the tiger’s world. Early morning gypsies from your doorstep, evening safaris returning to the same grasslands where tigers hunt.
UNMATCHED VIEWS
Grasslands, Ramganga River, Kumaon hills. Corbett’s most dramatic landscape framed from every window and watchtower.
SIMPLE JUNGLE LUXURY
Rustic rooms, solar lighting, home-cooked meals. The focus is the wilderness outside, not amenities inside.
HISTORICAL SECTION
HERITAGE MEETS WILDERNESS
Built in the 1930s as a forest outpost, Dhikala FRH has hosted rangers, researchers and now privileged wildlife travellers. Its colonial architecture and location remain unchanged, preserving Corbett’s living history.
WHAT TO EXPECT (DAY FLOW)
YOUR DHIKALA DAY
- 5:30 AM: Gypsy departs for morning safari
- 9:30 AM: Breakfast back at lodge
- 2:30 PM: Afternoon safari
- 6:30 PM: Return for dinner + wildlife film/night sounds
- Optional: Watchtower visits, grassland walks (guided)
Room Types Table
|
Type |
Beds |
View |
Best For |
|
Standard Room |
Double/Twin |
Forest |
Couples |
|
Deluxe Room |
Double + Single |
Grassland |
Families |
|
Tent |
Double |
Valley |
Adventure |
BEST TIME STRIP
Nov–Feb: Misty grasslands, photography heaven
Mar–Jun: Tigers at waterholes, clear sightings
Meals: Home-cooked Indian/Continental
Permits: Book 45–90 days ahead
TESTIMONIAL
READY FOR DHIKALA?
Limited rooms. Permits sell out fast.
