Jim Corbett National Park
A throbbing getaway to the foothills of the Himalaya into the wild
Your trip to Corbett National Park is incomplete if you have not been to the Dhikala Forest Lodge. The beautiful lodge, located amid the vast and dense jungle of Corbett Park is only 30 kilometers from Dhangadi Gate. It enfolds the Corbett’s most striking spot ‘Ramganga River,’where the chances of spotting a tiger or other wild animal are high. The Dhikala Forest Lodge is run and managed by forest department under Corbett National Park and is located in the core area of the Forest.
The journey to Dhikala from Dhangadi Gate is full of adventures as you cross the dense Sal forest and Ramganga River and may spot animals like spotted deer, Barking deer, Sambhar, Barasinga, Elephants, and Hyena, Fox, Monitor Lizard and Tigers. This is a perfect place for wildlife enthusiast and photographers who like to capture the enthralling sights of the jungle. Check out safari timings here.
Corbett is just not a wildlife sanctuary but is also an ideal place to familiarize with several species of plant life. It is an absolute haven to nature lovers and the whispering ambiance simply makes it an ideal destination for wildlife photography. The forest ranges from Chir Pine and Banj Oak to Kanju, Date Palms, Jamun, Aamla, Bel, Kusum, Mahua and Bakli. The Corbett National Park is also popular for several species of flowers like Kachnaar (Bauhinia variegata) with pink to white flowers, Semal (Bombax ceiba) with big red blooms, Dhak or Flame-of-the-forest (Butea monosperma) with bright orange flowers, Madaar or Indian Coral (Erythrinia indica) with scarlet red flowers and Amaltas (Cassia fistula) with bright yellow chandelier.
Early morning leave for Jeep Safari in the wildlife of Corbett Park to view jungle’s most deadliest animals. Return to the lodge around 10:00 am and enjoy the delicious breakfast that will be served to you. Soon after the breakfast rest for some time at the lodge itself or have a walk within the reserve area to watch the bird life in Corbett. Later, have lunch and leave for Jeep Safari to catch a glimpse of jungle’s most amazing flora and fauna. Once you return from jungle expedition, have dinner and stay overnight at the lodge.
Early morning leave for wildlife viewing on Jeep Safari and return to the lodge at around 10:00 am to have hot and delicious breakfast. After having your breakfast, check-out from the lodge and drive back to the Dhangadi Gate area and proceed for further journey.
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