Dhikala Night Stay Booking

Rest Houses

Dhikala Stays

Plan a one-night or two-night Dhikala stay with practical details on the zone, booking, and forest rest houses.

Gairal Rest House

Gairal Rest House is a forest lodge inside the Dhikala Zone of Jim Corbett National Park. It is especially appealing if you prefer a quieter riverside stay surrounded by forest rather than a busy tourist complex. The rest house dates back to 1903.

What is Gairal like?

  • Location: Beside the Ramganga River, inside the forest.

  • Accommodation: Four rooms in the newer rest house and an eight-bed dormitory, according to published information.

  • Wildlife: Elephants, deer, birds and other wildlife may be seen nearby. Gharials and crocodiles can sometimes be observed at nearby river pools.

  • Food: A canteen serves basic meals; confirm current arrangements when booking.

  • Electricity: Facilities are limited, with solar lighting or backup rather than normal household electricity.

Dhikala Rest House

The Dhikala Rest House is one of the most famous places to stay inside Jim Corbett National Park. Located in the Dhikala tourism zone of Uttarakhand, it is known for its beautiful grasslands, forest landscapes, views of the Ramganga reservoir and opportunities to spot wild animals.

Unlike staying at a hotel outside the park, staying at Dhikala gives you a chance to experience the forest from inside the protected area.

What makes Dhikala special?

  • Wildlife: The area is known for elephants, spotted deer, sambar, wild boar, crocodiles and a variety of birds. Tiger sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

  • Scenery: Expansive grasslands, riverine forests and views around the Ramganga reservoir make it particularly beautiful.

  • Safari experience: You can explore the surrounding forest on authorized jeep safaris and, subject to availability and park rules, other permitted safari options.

  • Forest accommodation: The rest house offers a distinctive wilderness experience rather than a luxury-resort holiday.

Rooms and facilities

The accommodation options generally include:

  • Old Forest Rest House rooms

  • New Forest Rest House rooms

  • Cabins and hutments

  • Dormitory-style log huts

Forest Stays

Dhikala, Gairal, Surapduli and Sultan forest rest houses.

Address

shaktinagar, puchhdi, Ramnagar, Distt Nainintal -244715

Hours

9am – 6pm