Short break
Dhikala Overnight
One night at the Dhikala Forest Rest House with two safaris in the Dhikala zone.
- FRH stay and 2 safaris
- Permits and guide fee
- Pick up and drop
Total for 2 adults₹30,000
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Where the wild still rules.
Tiger safaris, Forest Rest House stays and jungle holidays across 34 of India's finest national parks and reserves, planned by a team that lives at the edge of Jim Corbett.
From the sal forests of Corbett to the lion country of Gir, every park has its own season, rhythm and character. We help you choose the right one.
We handle the details: permits, zones, stays and transfers, so you can focus on the forest.
Dates, parks, group size and the kind of experience you want.
A tailored itinerary with an itemised price: permit fees, stay and our service charges.
We apply for safari permits on your behalf and confirm your stay and transfers in writing.
Experienced drivers and naturalists, with our team on call throughout your trip.
Built in 1936 on the banks of the Ramganga, the Dhikala Forest Rest House sits deep inside Corbett, looking across the grasslands to the Kumaon foothills. Elephants, deer and, on lucky evenings, tigers are often seen from the campus itself.
The Dhikala Forest Rest House is owned and allotted by Corbett Tiger Reserve, Uttarakhand Forest Department. Eagle Safaris is a private company that assists with the application and trip planning. Allotment is at the department’s discretion, and rooms can also be booked directly on the official Corbett portal.
Plan a Dhikala Stay ⟶ About CorbettClear prices for two adults, taken from our current rate card. Every package can be adjusted to your dates and group.
One night at the Dhikala Forest Rest House with two safaris in the Dhikala zone.
Two nights inside Corbett's core with four safaris across the Dhikala grasslands.
Three nights and six safaris, our recommended stay for the best chance of sightings.
Prices are totals for 2 adults sharing one room at Dhikala FRH, as per our current rate card. Meals and camera charges are not included. Gairal, Bijrani and Jhirna FRH packages start from ₹25,000 for 2 adults (1 night). Children up to 5 years stay free; children 5 to 12 years are charged ₹1,050 per night without extra bed. Forest Department fees may change, and any change will be shown in your quote before you pay.
36 packages across Corbett, Ranthambore, Tadoba, Kanha, Gir, Kaziranga and more. Prices depend on dates, zone and stay, and every quote is itemised.
View All PackagesEagle Safaris is the wildlife travel brand of Banzaara Vacations Pvt. Ltd., headquartered in Ramnagar at the edge of Corbett, with a corporate office in Gurugram.
Photography tours, birding trips or family holidays, planned around your interests.
Experienced drivers and guides who read the forest safely and respectfully.
We follow park rules, keep our distance from wildlife and support local communities.
Itemised quotes, written confirmations and a published refund policy.
"We saw five tigers in six safaris, at very close range. It was worth staying in Dhikala for three nights."
"Thanks to Neha for arranging a last minute Ranthambore safari. We saw various animals including tigers!"
"Priyanka has been organising my safari trips for the past three years, making it absolutely hassle free."
India has more than 100 national parks and over 50 tiger reserves, from the Himalayan foothills of Corbett to the grasslands of Kaziranga and the lion country of Gir. Choosing the right park depends on what you want to see, when you can travel and how much time you have. Here's the short version of the advice we give our guests every day.
For the strongest chance of seeing a tiger, Central India is hard to beat. Bandhavgarh, Tadoba and Kanha have healthy tiger populations and good road networks, and Pench is just two hours from Nagpur. In Rajasthan, Ranthambore is famous for tigers seen in daylight among old ruins. Closer to Delhi, Jim Corbett combines tigers with elephants, rivers and the unforgettable Dhikala grasslands.
Most parks open in October and close for the monsoon around the end of June. Winter (November to February) is cool, green and comfortable. Summer (March to June) is hot, but it's usually the best time for tigers because animals stay close to water. In the North East and the Sundarban, the best months are roughly November to April.
A jeep (Gypsy) takes up to six guests and is quieter and more flexible, which makes it the better choice for photography. A canter is a shared open bus for around 16 to 20 people. It's cheaper and fine for families, and in some parks, like Dhikala in Corbett, it's a great way to visit a zone without an overnight stay.
Safari permits are issued by each state's Forest Department under a fixed daily quota, and you can book them yourself on the official portals. Many travellers prefer to let a planner handle the timing, zones and paperwork. That's what we do: we apply on your behalf, arrange your stay, vehicle and guide, and show government fees and our service charges separately in every quote.
Some of India's most memorable wildlife isn't striped. See Asiatic lions in Gir, one horned rhinos in Kaziranga, leopards on granite hills in Jawai or inside Jaipur at Jhalana, huge elephant herds in Nagarhole, and the mangrove tigers of the Sundarban.
Still unsure? Call +91 97111 33775 or write to hello@eaglesafaris.in.
No. Eagle Safaris is a private travel company (Banzaara Vacations Pvt. Ltd.). Safari permits and Forest Rest House rooms are issued by the respective Forest Department and can be booked directly on their official portals, for example corbettonline.uk.gov.in for Corbett. We offer a paid planning and booking assistance service, and our charges are shown separately in your quote.
Most parks are open from October to June. Winter (November to February) is pleasant, while summer (April to June) often brings better tiger sightings near waterholes. Many core zones close during the monsoon.
No. Wildlife is wild, and no responsible operator can guarantee sightings. The right park, season, zone and number of drives improve your chances, and we will advise you honestly.
Permits open on a schedule set by each park, and popular zones fill quickly. Plan 60 to 120 days ahead, especially for Dhikala and holiday weekends.
Cancellations 30 or more days before travel are refunded minus a 10% administration charge, 15 to 29 days before travel receive a 50% refund, and within 14 days no refund applies. Government permit fees follow the Forest Department's own rules. See the full Cancellation and Refund Policy.
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