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Dhela Safari Zone Booking – Timings, Price & Safari Info

Dhela Safari Zone, established in 2014, is the sixth eco-tourism zone of Jim Corbett National Park. Spanning approximately 1,173 hectares, it is the only zone open to tourists throughout the year. Located about 20 km from Ramnagar, Dhela is renowned for its rich biodiversity, including a variety of flora and fauna. The zone's mixed forests—comprising Sal, Rohini, Haldu, Bahera, and Kusum trees—make it an ideal habitat for wildlife and a haven for birdwatchers.

Safari Timings

Safari timings vary by season:

Summer (April–June):

Morning: 6:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Evening: 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Winter (October–March):

Morning: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Evening: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Each safari lasts approximately 3 hours, offering ample opportunity to explore the zone's diverse ecosystems.

Booking Guidelines

Advance Booking: Recommended for morning safaris to ensure availability.

Evening Safaris: Permits are often issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

Vehicle Limit: A limited number of jeeps are allowed per shift to minimize environmental impact.

Identification: Visitors must carry valid ID proof matching the details on the permit.

Corbett National Park Visit Zone

Bijrani Safari Zone

Bijrani Safari Zone is one of the most popular zones of Corbett National Park, known for dense forests, open grasslands, rich wildlife, and excellent chances to spot deer, elephants, birds, and the majestic Bengal tiger.

Jhirna Safari Zone

Jhirna Safari Zone is a popular part of Corbett National Park, open year-round and known for its dry deciduous forests, grasslands, and frequent sightings of deer, wild boar, sloth bears, birds, and occasional tigers.

Dhela Safari Zone

Dhela Safari Zone is one of the newest zones of Corbett National Park, known for its open grasslands, dense forests, rich birdlife, and good chances of spotting deer, elephants, reptiles, and other wildlife in a peaceful setting.

Durga Devi Safari Zone

Durga Devi Safari Zone lies in the hilly northern part of Corbett National Park, known for scenic landscapes, dense forests, rocky streams, rich birdlife, and chances to spot elephants, leopards, deer, and other wildlife.

Garjia Safari Zone

Garjia Safari Zone is a lesser-known area near Corbett National Park, offering peaceful forest drives, scenic surroundings, rich birdlife, and chances to spot deer, elephants, and other wildlife, ideal for nature lovers seeking a quiet safari experience.

Sitabani Forest Zone

Sitabani Forest Zone is a peaceful buffer area of Corbett, rich in mythological significance, dense forests, birdlife, and wildlife like deer, elephants, and leopards, offering jeep safaris and nature walks away from crowds.

Phato Safari Zone

Phato Safari Zone is an emerging forest area near Corbett National Park, known for its serene environment, dense sal forests, rich birdlife, and wildlife such as deer, elephants, and leopards, offering a calm and less crowded safari experience.

Dhikala Safari Zone

Dhikala Safari Zone is the most famous zone of Corbett National Park, known for vast grasslands, Ramganga River views, rich wildlife, and excellent chances to spot tigers, elephants, deer, and a wide variety of birds.

Hathi Dagar Safari Zone

Hathi Dagar Safari Zone is a quiet and less-explored area near Corbett National Park, known for dense forests, natural elephant corridors, rich birdlife, and sightings of deer, elephants, and other wildlife in a peaceful setting.

Bhandarpani Safari Zone

Bhandarpani Safari Zone is a serene forest area near Corbett National Park, known for dense sal forests, natural streams, rich birdlife, and wildlife such as deer, elephants, leopards, and other species, offering a calm and offbeat safari experience.