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About Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park, which is a part of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve, a Project Tiger Reserve lies in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. The magical landscape of Corbett is well known and fabled for its tiger richness. Established in the year 1936 as Hailey National Park, Corbett has the glory of being India's oldest and most prestigious National Park. It is also being honored as the place where Project Tiger was first launched in 1973. This unique tiger territory is best known as the father who gave birth of the Project Tiger in India to protect the most endangered species and the Royal of India called Tigers.
Spans over an extent of 520 square kilometers, its whole area comprises of hills, marshy depressions, riverine belts, grasslands and large lake. It is among the few tiger reserves in India that allows overnight stays in the lap of the National Park. Nature watch and wildlife viewing in the park is done in an open four wheeler Jeep and on elephant back. Sheltering a healthy population of tigers and rare species like Otters and the endemic fish eating crocodile, the national park is one of the most sought after destinations for the wildlife buffs. Dhikala, situated at the border of the extensive Patil Dun valley, is the most popular destination in Corbett because of its superb location and sheer abundance of wildlife present.
If you love bird watching then Corbett is a virtual haven for such tourists. Corbett and its adjoining area is home to more than 650 species of residents and migratory birds. Particularly Dhikala is a fine place to look for birds of prey, more than over 50 species of raptors alone shows the healthy biodiversity of the area. Their multiplex behaviour is intriguing and their varied songs are very much pleasing to the ear. In a nutshell, this finest national park of India is well known for rich and varied wildlife including royal Bengal tiger, elephant, four to five species of deer and rich birdlife.
Online Dhikala Canter Safari Booking
Corbett Online Safari Booking
Dhikala is the finest and greatest safari zone in Jim Corbett National Park, and the entrance to this safari zone is called Dhangari gate. Dhikala safari zone is a faultless spot, where tourists can freely unwind their heart, mind, body, and soul to nature. Dhikala offers tourists a verdant spot with a phenomenal view of the entire wildlife getting into its true wild form. Dhikala is that tourist zone lying in Jim Corbett National Park where you would just hear the sweet chirping of birds, smell the rich and natural aroma of the flora and speak of the divine ambience.
A canter drive through the abundant trails across Chaurs is contented with the unearthing of wild elephants, Chital, hog deer and several plush grassland bird species and, of course, the Raptors. Dhikala’s old rest house at Dhikala is a historic structure that was built over a hundred years ago. Dhikala, like the other zones of the sanctuary, gives a fabulous glimpse of flora and fauna to get through.
Once the tourists get through the Dhangari gate, they begin their Corbett safari. It is significant to note here that tourists who take safari should have permitted to make an overnight stay in the park. Dhikala Canter Safari is a great jungle safari experience which will take the tourists on a nature trail. The Canter is scheduled to carry the tourists from Ramnagar at 7:30 AM. A canter can only accommodate a maximum number of 18 passengers in one trip.
It takes approximately 5 hours to get through the Dhikala zone. This is the only available choice for day visitors to explore the unbeatable wildlife of Dhikala. Furthermore, a maximum of 4 canters can go inside the zone in a single time. Corbett tiger reserve expert guide, as well as a forest gunman, also accompanies the tourists inside the canter. It is important to note that Dhikala Canter permits are booked in advance or on the same day on a first come - first, serve basis.
ONLINE CANTER SAFARI BOOKING
Corbett Park Canter Safari Details
Price (Indian) Rs. 1500/- Per Person 16 Seats in One Canter
Price (Foreigner) Rs. 3000/- Per Person 16 Seats in One Canter
Safari Zone Dhikala Boarding from - Ramnagar
Safari Time Morning (6:00 Am to 11:30 Am) Evening (12:00 to 5:30 pm).