Dhikala Tourism Zone

Dhikala Tourism Zone, Jim Corbett Overview

National Park provides a border of lush grassy hills in the outer ranges of the Himalayas. This eco-tourism zone is an open grassland with spectacular views of the hills, a network of rivers and rivulets and dense mixed-deciduous, moistu forests. Dhikala is located at the foot of the valley, with the majestic Ramganga river flowing near it. Dhikala provides a unique opportunity to see a variety of wild animals in their natural habitat.

It is one of the best places to watch wild elephants, tigers, leopards, chital and several other species of animals.The major attractions of Dhikala is Kanda view point, Kanda ridge, Laxman Petal, Chaukhuty, and Finishing Point.

Kanda view point offers the most breathtaking view of the sunrise and sunset, its the best place to view the valley along with the mountains and huge interstellar horizons of the Himalayan mountains. Kanda Ridge is known for its well connected trails spread throughout the lush green forest. Here one can see the majestic tigers, wild elephants and other animals who come here to prey in the night. One can also see the famous 'Laxman Petal', a cave from the mythology of Ramayana located at a distance of about 4 km from Dhikala. The Chaukhutty is the best place for bird watching, as a variety of bird species can be seen here such as Kingfishers, Paradise FlyCatchers, Grey Hornbill, Wood Pebblers, Warblers, Pochards, Darters and many more. The Finishing Point is a popular spot for photography and a must visit place in Dhikala for wildlife and nature photographers.The best way to enjoy and explore Dhikala is by booking a jeep safari with a local guide who can lead you to the most serene viewpoints. Dhikala park provides best opportunity to take pictures of exotic wildlife and explore the nature's wild beauty on jeep safari. Also, the stay amidst the wild permits one to cherish the beauty of nature at best.If you are looking for a wildlife adventure and to experience the wilderness of Jim Corbett National Park then Dhikala offers a perfect escape. It is an ideal place to enjoy a thrill-filled adventure and wildlife sighting experience.