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Dhikala
Forest
Lodge
Corbett’s
main camp,
Dhikala,
beautifully
situated,
overlooking
the Ramganga
reservoir
and the
forested
hills beyond,
is 40-kms
northwest
of Ramnagar.
You can
only stray
beyond the
confines
of the camp
under armed
guard, on
an Elephant
back or
in a car
or jeep.
Accommodation
Facilities
:
Accommodation
ranges from
the 24 bunk
beds in
the Log
Huts and
other assorted
spartan
huts, to
more comfortable
bungalows
and cabins.
Food
& Other
Services
:
Food
is available
in the lodge
canteen
either per
day, with
tempting
western
food, and
affordable
Janta meals.
There
is also
a Dhaba,
frequented
by the park
staff who
wit and
tell of
their adventures
and latest
sightings.
There’s
also a library
and reading
room, where
film shows
on wildlife
are run.
Leisure
& Sports
Activites
It’s
normally
possible
to see plenty
of animals
and birds
from the
lookout
tower beside
a waterhole
1-km from
the Dhilkala
camp. Elephant
safari and
jeep rides
are also
organised
for wildlife
viewing. |
