Dhela Safari Zone

Jeep Safari in Corbett National Park

A wildlife sanctuary, sometimes referred to as an animal sanctuary, is a place where animals are kept and their surroundings are shielded from interference. If you are an adventurous lover or wildlife enthusiast then wildlife life sanctuary is a must in your list. People used to go on vehicle safaris to explore the refuge and enjoy seeing exotic animals and birds. If you are searching for the the oldest and most well-known national park in India is Jim Corbett, located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand and awarded as the place where project tiger launched. Jim Corbett is also known for having the most tigers of any Indian wildlife sanctuary.

Sprawling over 1173 hectares, Dhela Zone is the sixth eco-tourism zone of Corbett National Park that was brought on India tourism map in 2014. The zone is 20 kilometers from the Ramnagar, right beside the Jhirna safari zone of Corbett National Park. Here, you can find mixed forest such as Saal, Rohini, Haldu, Bahera, Kusum vegetation, which makes it ideal for birdwatching tour in Jim Corbett Park. Along with abundant flora and bird population, Dhela Zone has a good population of tigers, bears, elephants and leopards. For safari, there are overall two trails giving tourists an opportunity to stroll around three to four km in the wild. On an average, 180 tourists - 90 each in the morning and the evening shifts - will be allowed to visit the Dhela zone every day. If you're mesmerized by the beauty of the place then you can stay at the Dhela Forest Lodge. The main attraction of the zone is Laldhang, a grassland where one can spot wild pigs, Neelgai, and birds too.