Tigers and Wildlife in Dhikala Zone
Dhikala is the only zone which offers maximum tiger spotting in Corbett National Park. Around the year here a perennial river by name Ramganga flows which is lifeline for animals of Dhikala zone. This river plays a vital role in balancing eco system of Corbett National Park. Every year apart from male tigers 3-4 female tiger becomes main attraction in dhikala zone. Other animals which are spotted in dhikala are Leapord, Elephants, yellow throated martin, otters and more than 500 species of birds. Their photographs and videos tells more intriguing stories of their beauty and power. Some never been shared video , photographs and stories can be only enjoyed when you are opting for a good guide and driver.
On one end of dhikala zone , Embankment Dam by name Kalagargh Dam holds the water of Ramganaga river which is full of ghariyal and crocodile. In summers when ramganga river becomes thin , water line recedes in Dhikala zone, a nutrient rich succulent grass emerges on ramganga flood plains which allures deers and elephant herds. Dhikala FRH receives electricity from this Kalagargh dam only.
Safari Routes in Dhikala Zone
Some of the major safari routes and tourist attractions at dhikala zone and their proximity to respective rest houses are mentioned below
- Dhikala chaur, Thandi sadak, Mota saal, Sambar road - Near Dhikala forest rest house
- Kamarpatta road, ram sing road and chaur, phulai paar, high bank – Near Khinnanauli rest house
- Champion road, High bank, gorkha sot –Near sarapduli forest rest house
- Crocodile point, Gairal tiraha, shikari batiya – Near Gairal forest rest house
- Sultan sot, shikari batiya, saaj garhi sot – Near sultan forest rest house
- Though we have mentioned the proximites of different safari routes with forest rest house but tourists staying in any forest rest house in dhikala zone can visit all safari routes in dhikala zone.