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Dhikala Canter Safari Booking

Canter safari in Corbett National Park is best way to explore dhikala forest when you are not staying in forest rest house dhikala zone. Jeep Safari Tour is not permitted in Dhikala zone, if you are staying in hotel or Resorts outside corbett Tiger Reserve. However you can explore wildlife in dhikala zone on canter which takes in 18 passengers (includes Driver and Tour Guide) and starts off from Ramnagar in morning and afternoon respectively. The Canter which goes to Dhikala in the morning 6:00 Hours, return back afternoon around 12:00 Noon, similarly afternoon canter comes back to the starting point in evening. These tours are called as Ramganga conducted tour and permitted by the Corbett Tiger Reserve..

Dhikala Canter Safari- entry timing (may change) and safari duration:

Safari Timings Morning Evening
Entry From Exit From Entry From Exit From
Winter 6:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 4:00 PM
Summer 6:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 4:00 PM

Quick Facts- Jim Corbett Dhikala Canter Safari:

  • Reporting point & Entry Gate: Dhikala (Dhangadi Gate) / Ramnagar Director’s Office
  • Distance from Ramnagar: 20 km from Ramnagar railway Station & about 31 km from Dhangri Gate
  • Operational Period: From 15 Nov to 15 June every year
  • Seats Offered: 64 Seats (twice a day- Early Morning & Early Noon)
  • Maximum Number of Canter allowed: 08 Canter- 16 Seats each (twice a day- 04 Early Morning & 04 Early Noon)
  • Member allowed per Canter: Maximum 16 adults with Driver & Guide
  • Exploration Time: approximately 04-05 hours

Jim Corbett Dhikala Canter Safari Package Rate & Inclusions:

  • For Indians: Total package amount is INR 2,000/- each Seat (with Pick-up and Drop- INR 3000)
    • INR 2,000/- to be paid at the time of booking
    • balance to be paid at the time of boarding 
  • For Foreigners: Total package amount is INR 5,000/- each Seat (with Pick-up and Drop- INR 6000)
    • INR 5,000/- to be paid at the time of booking
    • balance to be paid at the time of boarding 
  • Permit issued by Forest department with GST to enter in Dhikala zone
  • Payment processing charges

Note: Camera fees are not included in the package. (There is no charge for Mobile Phones.) & please double check required information, before booking from official website of Corbett national park.

Cancellation / Amendment Policy:

  • After booking, there shall be no cancellation refund for any booking under any circumstances and no request shall be entertained for refund.
  • For amendment – Amendment is not allowed, once booked.

It is always best to book your Dhikala canter safari permit in advance before reaching at the Corbett tiger reserve as there is always a rush of tourists book dhikala canter safari because jeeps can be booked for the guest with night stay.

For the accommodation, the tourists who are visiting the Corbett for the day safari to Dhikala zone can stay at Vanya River Resort located enroute Bijrani- Dhikala zone, along with the boundary of the Bijrani zone. From economical hotels to beautiful and Riverview rooms are available here to stay according to your budget. 

How to Reach Dhikala Safari Zone?

The entry gate to Dhikala Jeep Safari zone is Dhikala (Dhangadi) gate, which is about 18 km from Ramnagar and Dhikala tourist area is about 31 km from Dhangri Gate. Vanya River Resort is best River Access Resort to experience Safari through Dhikala Safari Zone. Note- Please double check required information, before booking from official website of Corbett national park.