Welcome to Night Stay Accommodation Booking to Corbett Tour Packages. Visitors can book online Night Stay Accommodation for different zones of Corbett Park namely Dhikala – Bijrani – Jhirna – Sonanadi – Durgadevi – Dhela. All processes of night stay accommodation booking in Corbett are managed by forest officials as per the guidelines of the Forest Department of India. Please note that we cannot influence the night stay accommodation area, night stay accommodation, safari driver and naturalist guide as it is not in our hands. It is completely decided by the forest officials. However, all areas have good tiger populations and reports of wildlife sightings are more or less the same. All these aspects are managed by an automated computerized system to ensure uniform distribution of night rest accommodation in the respective areas.
Formalities:
• The Traveller has to carry the same ID Proof as submitted in this form, while visiting Jim Corbett National Park.
• ID Proof: DL Number, PAN Card Number, Voter ID, Passport Number (Only for Foreigners), etc.
• All other Travellers also have to carry an ID Proof.
• The Traveller has to carry the same ID Proof as submitted in this form, while visiting Corbett National Park.
• Pick-up & drop point for safari is Ramnagar city but can be done from any Hotel/Resort on extra cost which depends on its location.
• Charges will be NON-REFUNDABLE if permit is booked/confirmed.
Corbett Forest Rest Houses / Forest Lodges:
For those who want to experience the best of the wilderness of a national park, the best option is to stay at a FRH (forest rest house) inside the park. When sounds of various animals come from the dense dark forest, nothing in this world can compare to the feeling of happiness mixed with fear. When you pick up your torch to look at your surroundings, you can see a lot of eyes shining in the light of your torch from outside the electric fence of the rest house. Deer, wild boar and sometimes even tigers can be seen and heard very close to the fence of the rest house.
Details of Accommodation at Forest Lodges
Dhikala Forest Lodge
Dhikala Forest Lodge has 25 rooms & 2 dormitories with 12 beds in each dormitory. 25 rooms are further divided into 5 categories.
• Old Forest Rest House: – 5 rooms
• New Forest Rest House: – 4 rooms
• Annexe: – 7 rooms
• Hutment: – 6 rooms
• Cabin: – 3 rooms
The Dhikala region of Corbett National Park is probably the most pristine, unspoilt and wildlife-rich region of North India, a rich source of wildlife, fauna and flora and immense natural beauty. Vast dense grasslands called “chaur”, similar to “savanna” in Africa, exist only here. Dhikala Forest Lodge, built in 1936, is situated on the banks of Ramganga Reservoir, overlooking the forested hills of Kumaon and Garhwal. An overnight stay here offers real wildlife experience with elephant rides, jeep safaris and an opportunity to spend the mid-morning at observation towers overlooking the Ramganga river and water troughs. The Dhikala Zone has always been the main attraction of Jim Corbett National Park, be it because of the diversity of flora and fauna found there or because it is the largest and most established area of Corbett. Cantar Safari is for wildlife lovers who want to explore the core areas of Jim Corbett National Park with skilled guides and spotters in search of Bengal Tiger, Elephant and rare birds.
Gairal Forest Lodge: Gairal Forest Lodge has 6 rooms & 1 dormitories of 8 beds. 6 rooms are further divided into 2 categories. Old Forest Rest House & New Forest Rest House.
• Old Forest Rest House: – 2 rooms
• New Forest Rest House: – 4 rooms
After Dhikala Lodge, Garal Lodge is the most preferred forest lodge among the tourists. Garal Forest Lodge is situated on the banks of Ramganga River. Garal Forest Lodge provides electricity through a generator for a few hours in the evening.
Sarapduli Forest Lodge
Sarapduli Forest Lodge has 2 standard rooms & 1 dormitory of 3 beds.
Sarapduli Forest Lodge is located on the way from Dhangari Gate to Dhikala Lodge. Sarapduli Lodge is the most centrally located rest house facing the Ramganga River in Dhikala area. Due to its proximity to the river, Sarapduli Forest Lodge sees high tiger and elephant movement. Sarapduli Forest Lodge is the best place for bird watchers and to see crocodiles.
Sultan Forest Lodge
Sultan Forest LodgeSultan Forest Lodge offers 2 standard rooms. Sultan Forest Lodge is the first lodge you will find when you drive from Dhangari Gate to Dhikala Lodge. There are only 2 rooms in Sultan Forest Lodge. There is no solar fencing around Sultan Forest lodge. It is named after the Sultan Sot (local seasonal stream) that flows through the area. Corbett Tour Package provides you the facilities of jungle safari. One can go for a nature safari, bird watching and enjoy the priceless nature. You can also go on a jeep safari in the Corbett forests and if you are lucky, even spot some tigers. If you want more adventure or want to spend some memorable moments, then you can enjoy elephant safari. It is really a wonderful experience.
Note:
• Day trips in all areas are strictly regulated as per scientifically calculated carrying capacity and only a limited number of vehicles are permitted entry during each morning and afternoon.
• Permits for one-day visits to the Sonanadi Ecotourism Zone can be obtained from the Visitor Welcome Center at Kotdwar.
• Permits for one-day excursions to other areas are available online on our website.
• Visitors are advised to familiarize themselves with the gate timings and reach well before the scheduled time to avoid any inconvenience.
• Private vehicles are not allowed to enter the park for tourism purposes and visitors use specially designed vehicles registered with the CTR for this purpose. Day tours to the Dhikala Ecotourism Zone are permitted only through Ramganga Conducted Tours on specially designed canter buses.
• Visitors can also enjoy elephant riding at Bijrani and Dhikala Ecotourism Zone, which is available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
• Canteen facilities are available at Dhikala, Bijrani and Gairaal. Kitchen facilities have also been made available at other places.
Accommodation in forest lodge – Basic / Standard Accommodation:
Attached Toilets: – yes except in the dormitory.
Star Category: – None.
AC in the Rooms: – No.
TV in the Rooms: – No.
Tea cattle maker in the Rooms: – No.
Mobile Connectivity: – Negligible.
Landline: – No.
Electricity: – Only Dhikala lodge has a fixed electricity line. Electricity in all the other rest houses are provided by solar panels.
Restaurant / Canteen: – Dhikala and Gairal lodges offer canteen with buffet meals. Other lodges provide kitchen facilities with room attendants.
Room Category: – Tough there are different room categories but all the rooms are similar. Even rooms with the same category may vary from each other.
Location: – All the lodges in Dhikala zone have excellent locations and offer a wonderful view of forests and provide a rich and unique experience.
Safety: – All the rest houses except sultan are covered with solar wire fencing to keep away the animals entering the forest lodges.
More About Dhikala
Dhikala is the most famous forest lodge in Corbett Park. Located at a distance of 32 kilometers inside the forest, Dhikala Forest Lodge provides a breathtaking view of the Ramganga Reservoir. Dhikala Forest Lodge has the largest number of rooms in Corbett Park. There are 2 canters inside the Dhikala Forest Lodge. Apart from 32 rooms, Dhikala Forest Lodge also has 2 dormitories with 12 beds in each dormitory. Bathrooms in the dormitories are common. All 32 rooms at Dhikala Forest Lodge have en suite bathrooms and hot (solar) and cold water. Dhikala Forest Rest House complex is located in the core area of Jim Corbett Park.
About Dhikala Zone
Dhikala Zone is one of the most captivating and beautiful landscapes in the world and the rich wildlife in the region adds to its charm. Dhikala area is the largest area of Corbett National Park that is open to its visitors and offers amazing game viewing opportunities. The Dhikala Zone gets its name from the Dhikala grassland, one of the largest grasslands in the national park and home to a wide variety of wildlife. Apart from the grasslands, the Dhikala Zone has sal forests, mixed forests and a diversity of flora. The lifeline of the region is the Ramganga River which supports the wildlife in the region and adds to the beauty of the forest. The Dhikala Zone of Corbett National Park can be visited by jeep only if you have a permit to stay in a forest lodge inside the Dhikala Zone. Our recommendation to people visiting the Dhikala area is to keep expectations low in terms of luxury, but staying at a place like The Lodge in the Dhikala Zone is a privilege and it is not a bad deal even if you compromise on luxury but enjoy unmatched nature and beauty.
Accommodation in Dhikala Forest Lodge:
Dhikala forest rest house has a total room inventory of 32 rooms which is further classified into 06 wings as mentioned below: –
• 04 rooms – New Forest Rest House, Dhikala
• 05 rooms – Old Forest Rest House, Dhikala
• 07 rooms Annexe room Dhikala
• 06 Hutment rooms, Dhikala
• 06 Cabin rooms, Dhikala
• 04 Old Range quarters, Dhikala
Corbett Night Stay Accommodation Formalities
All visitors to Corbett National Park must obtain a permit from the relevant authority. These can be obtained from the Park Administration Centre in Ramnagar. The permit for a duration of 03 days is issued on the spot without any delay, provided a photocopy of the applicant’s identity card is provided. Foreign nationals must produce their passport and its photocopy to obtain the permit. Corbett Forest Lodge permits will be issued for a maximum period of three days only. The permit is not transferable and once issued the permit is not refundable. The park authorities will not be responsible for any damage caused.
