Explore Jim Corbett National Park
Dhikala Tour Packages
Wildlife Safari in Corbett
Flora and Fauna
Dhikala Safari Gateway in the Jim Corbett National Park is a popular destination for birdwatching. The zone is home to a diverse array of bird species, including both resident and migratory birds. Some of the notable bird species that can be found in the zone include the crested serpent eagle, the red-headed vulture, the Himalayan griffon, the black stork, and the cinereous vulture.
The zone is also a great place to see a variety of water birds, such as the pintail, the common teal, the marsh harrier, and the paradise flycatcher.
The best time to go birdwatching in Dhikala Safari Gateway is between November and June when the migratory birds are present. Birdwatching can be done while on safari, either by jeep or elephant, or by taking a boat ride on the Ramganga Reservoir.
Morning drive to Corbett national park, On arrival check in at claridges hideway,Afternoon we will take you for safari into the national park, O/N stay at hotel.Corbett Tiger reserve has a spectacular avifauna diversity. Great hornbill, Pallas's fish eagle, grey-headed & lesser fish eagle, red-collared falconet etc. are some of the rare birds that are found in Corbett. More birds include tawny fish owl, scaly-bellied woodpecker, red-breasted parakeet, Himalayan swiftlet, stork-billed & crested kingfisher and white-tailed & Siberian rubythroat.
Drive early morning to Dhikala tourism zone. Arrive at the main tourist complex in the afternoon. Afternoon visit to the grasslands for birding.Overnight stay at Dhikala Forest Lodge. Birding in the lower jungle track along the Ramganga river is very rewarding for water birds such as river lapwings, waders, mergansers and other waterfowl. While relaxing at the lodge or visiting the grasslands one can see long-tailed nightjar, jungle owlet, spot-bellied owl, common stonechat, black francolin, purple and crimson sunbird, golden-fronted & orange-bellied leafbird, black-shouldered kite, hen harrier, changeable hawk-eagle,chestnut-tailed starling etc.
Morning elephant safari through the grasslands and dense forests. This is the best mode of transport for tiger-tracking. Return for breakfast and then spend time till lunch on a watchtower overlooking a water hole.Afternoon bird watching at some of the best areas of birding at Dhikala (Sambhar Road and Khinanauli). One can expect to see great slaty woodpecker, great hornbill, puff-throated babbler,white-rumped shama,pallas's fish eagle etc. overnight stay.
Morning drive to pungot, On arrival check in at Hotel,Birding rest of the day. O/N stay at hotel.
Morning birding in Kilbury. Afternoon bird walk to Baggar through the forest. Dinner and overnight stay.
Morning drive back to Delhi, On arrival transfer to the airport time to catch flight for onward destinations.
It is situated in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It is part of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve which was first to come under the Project Tiger initiative launched in 1973.
