The jungles of the Jim Corbett National Park Dhikala Zone in Uttarakhand’s Ramnagar region are nothing less than magic. I recently went on a Dhikala Jim Corbett Safari Adventure into the jungles and mountainous terrain of the Tiger Reserve along with my Wife, Neha, and was amazed by the beauty this zone holds, It’s the perfect intersection of mountains, trees, birds chirping, and peaceful silence everywhere.
It’s an amazing sight to admire that truly makes you calm and forget all your worries. Surrounded by mountains on various sides, it makes for a great retreat for anyone on their way to explore and enjoy these gems of nature.
I recently went on a Jeep Safari into the Jungles and mountainous terrain of the Dhikala Zone of Jim Corbett National Park along with my Wife, Neha, and I was amazed by the beauty this zone holds with its intersection of mountains, trees, birds chirping, and peaceful silence everywhere. It’s an amazing sight to admire that truly makes you calm and forget all your worries.
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Starting the Dhikala Jim Corbett Safari with the Rise of Dawn
I started the Dhikala jeep safari with my Wife and an experienced Jim Corbett Safari Guide during dawn around 5:15 AM. We started from our Dhikala Forest Rest House from the Main Dhikala Campus region and moved towards the hilltop area which leads to the jungles of the Dhikala Zone.
As we started our journey, I could see the initial sunlight rays pass through the dense forests and that was something one could rarely see in cities. Not only that, there was silence everywhere, and at some distance, we could hear a few birds chirping. A light sound that’s soothing to the ears, and the silence everywhere made it a mesmerizing experience.
I have travelled to Jim Corbett National Park many times before but never experienced something like this ever.
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Stopping Midway to Enjoy the Silence & Natural Views
As the sun came further up, the chirping of the birds became prominent. We could even see many birds flying over the trees and mountains at far distances. It was a bit cloudy too and the sunlight took its time to shine. We came across a hilltop after a couple of minutes, say around 6 AM.
The view from this point was something that I had never seen before. The serenity everywhere, peaceful silence, birds chirping, and light rays of sun piercing the clouds created a sight that I still remember to date. We all sat there for a good ONE HOUR until the sun had fully come up and it was completely bright everywhere.
One might think that this silence is empty and fearful. But, it’s the opposite. The silence positively speaks to you once you sit at a place and try to not think about anything. Just try to be in the moment and you will feel the calmness like never experienced before.
On my front side, I could see the large mountains. The only thought I could think of was how these majestic objects create such a beautiful and mesmerizing view that one could hardly forget.
Spotting a Young Elephant (Tusker) in Jim Corbett Dhikala Safari
We then resumed our Dhikala Jeep Safari into the Jungles of the Dhikala Zone of Jim Corbett National Park. As we started to move further, and entered the deep forests through a narrow pathway, to our surprise we saw a young male elephant at a distance.
Furthermore, the forests were calm and peaceful. The elephant (Male Tusker) was crossing the road at some distance ahead of our jeep. We could see grace in his presence, and his appearance was majestic. He was walking slowly and each of his steps seemed to be carefully taken.
Overall, the male tusker seemed lost and looking to reunite with his group of other elephants. He kept roaming in the same area for a while. Later he spotted our jeep which was at a far distance, and it seemed like he started moving in our direction, maybe not to charge on us, but to explore for his group of elephants in our direction.
But, thankfully, we had a very experienced Jim Corbett Dhikala Safari guide with us who knew all the major tactics to handle any unforeseen situations. However, nothing like that happened. After a few minutes, he started to walk away and disappeared into the wild.
Surprisingly, I witnessed all these in a couple of minutes, and for me, it was a surreal experience. Seeing an elephant up close in the wild. I understood what the elephants might feel like in these situations where they feel lost in the jungles. This may pose many kinds of threats to them.
It made me realize that these elephants are majestic, wise, and important creatures in the flywheel of nature and the jungle ecosystem.
Maintaining the Harmony of Nature and Its Wild Animals
As I was watching the elephant from the distance trying to find his way to his group, I realized that nature and the wild jungles work in perfect harmony to provide the best home for these wild animals. These jungles and forests are their natural habitat, just like the cities are for us humans.
So, it’s the need of the hour to take the necessary steps to maintain their safety so that these wild animals can breathe and live a life of freedom, and happiness. The Dhikala Zone of the Jim Corbett National Park is a perfect curation of natural biodiversity which needs great care through consistent implementation of conservation efforts.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What time is the Dhikala morning safari?
The Safari starts at dawn and that’s the best time to begin your wildlife journey into the jungles of the Dhikala Zone with an experienced tour guide and authorized safari jeeps. Starting early in the morning around 5 AM will allow you to experience the serenity, silence, and peacefulness of nature, and as the sun rises above, you will be in for spotting lots of unique wild animals during the entire 3 to 4 hours of the safari.
Is the Dhikala Jim Corbett Zone perfect for first-time wildlife visitors?
Yes, the Dhikala Zone is perfectly suitable for beginners and first-time wildlife safari visitors. Carry an experienced guide with you, and follow all the safety precautions, and this will enable you to create a memorable wildlife experience throughout the trip.
How can I do the morning or evening Dhikala Zone safari ?
There are two ways you can do a Jeep Safari in the Dhikala Zone of Corbett Tiger Reserve, both morning and evening. The First way is to book a day visit through a Canter Safari as it’s the economical and easy way if you are short on time and money. But Otherwise, for both morning and evening Dhikala Zone Safari you need to book a night stay in any of the Forest Rest Houses under the Dhikala Zone like Gairal, Sarpduli, Sultan, or the Dhikala Main Campus FRH, and reach a day before the safari starts.
What is the terrain like in the Dhikala Zone of Corbett Tiger Reserve?
The terrain is a mix of plain roads and off-road patches. You will come across dense forests, narrow pathways, hilly areas, and beautiful sceneries. The roads can be unpredictable due to the wild animals so always carry an experienced tour guide with you and follow all the rules and regulations.
How far is the Dhikala Zone from Ramnagar?
The distance between Dhikala Zone and Ramnagar is approx. 30 to 40 km and has good road connectivity to the Dhikala main campus.
