Dhela forest rest house

Dhela forest rest house - In details

Dhela forest rest house is one of the popular stay option amongst the naturalist and wildlife enthusiast inside the Corbett Tiger reserve. For instance, Dhela has gained so much of popularity over past few years due to high probability of animals sighting in this zone.

This FRH is around 15 KMs from the Ramnagar town and it takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour to reach here. Dhela zone Jim Corbett remains open for tourists throughout the year for day safaris, however, no safari is permitted on rainy days. But, night stay is only available from November to June.

Accommodation option at Dhela zone Jim Corbett

Here night stay booking in Dhela Corbett FRH is available from 15th November to 14th June every year for tourists. There are total 2 rooms at Dhela Corbett and extra bed facility is also available on request.

Forest department has covered the complete area by fence and a large ground is a part of the campus from where animals movement can be witnessed throughout the day. 

Kitchen facility is not available and one has to bring raw material (including spices & cooking oil as well) for cooking. Chef will be available for preparation of food. Hot water facility is available and electricity is provided in the evening as it depends on the solar power.

Safari starts half an hour before here than the guests who are staying at private resort. Therefore, it gives people staying at Dhela more chance of spotting the wildlife.

Note– TV Facility is not available inside the rest house. Similarly, phone networks might not work properly inside the campus area. 
One should always carry an extra battery or power bank to recharge camera & phone batteries. Electricity will be available inside the campus from Sunset to morning.

Day wise program

Day 1- The Jeep driver will pick you up from Ramanagar or any resort on Dhikuli area and drive you inside the jungle to reach Dhela Forest rest house. At the gate your I’d proof will be checked and after reaching the FRH, they will provide you with your room. Enjoy lunch at restaurant and at 1:30 PM get ready for Jungle safari which will last for 3 hours. Post safari get back to your rooms and enjoy evening at leisure. Dinner and night stay.

Day 2. Get up at 6:00 AM for Jungle safari and enjoy the jungle during Sunrise and post completion get back to rooms, get fresh and after breakfast check out. Our driver will drop you at Ramnagar or any hotel in Dhikuli area.

Day 1- The Jeep driver will pick you up from Ramanagar or any resort on Dhikuli area and drive you inside the jungle to reach Dhela zone Jim Corbett. At the gate you I’d proof will be checked and after reaching the FRH, they will provide you with your room. Enjoy lunch at restaurant and at 1:30 PM get ready for Jungle safari which will last for 3 hours. Post safari get back to your rooms and enjoy evening at leisure. Dinner and night stay.

Day 2- Get up at 6:00 AM for Jungle safari and enjoy the jungle during Sunrise and later get back to your rooms. Get fresh, enjoy your breakfast and spend some time at the open grounds of FRH. Lunch at 1:00 PM and again get ready for safari for 3 hours and post safari get back to your rooms. Dinner and spend night at rooms.

Day 3. Get up at 6:00 AM for Jungle safari and enjoy the jungle during Sunrise and post completion get back to rooms, get fresh and after breakfast check out. Our driver will drop you at Ramnagar or any hotel in Dhikuli area.

Pricing at Dhela forest rest house

Duration Single room cost Double room cost
1 night package
INR 8400 on single occupancy.
INR 4600 Per person on double occupancy.
2 nights package
INR 13800 on single occupancy.
INR 7800 Per person on double occupancy.

Inclusions-
Accommodation in well appointed room with attached bathroom at Dhela Jim Corbett FRH.
Gypsy for full duration of stay inside the national park.
Afternoon and morning jeep safari for approx 3 and half hours.
2 safaris in 1 night and 4 safaris in 2 nights package.
Forest guide fee
Pick up/drop from Ramnagar bus stand or station

Note- Food cost is not included. And, all raw materials including cooking oil and spices should be brought along inside the forest house.

You can stay maximum of 3 nights here. Similarly, same rule is applicable for other forest lodges inside the Jim Corbett national park. Once you make a night stay booking, you do not have to opt for additional safari permit. In other words, safari permit is a part of the night accommodation but gypsy will be additionally required to enter the forest area.

In conclusions, Dhela forest rest house package will be so adventurous for people looking to stay in to the deep forest area.
P.S.- There is one common question in the mind of most of the people about Jhirna vs Dhela zone to compare which is better but we suggest both the zones are having their own diversity of wildlife so forget the comparison & be the part of jungle. 

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