Stay
Dhikala Forest Rest House
Dhikala is the forest stay most people dream of: grassland at your doorstep, the Ramganga below and the forest around.
The lodges
Our earlier page lists 32 rooms and 2 dormitories in the complex (confirm with us):
- Old Forest Rest House – 5 rooms
- New Forest Rest House – 4 rooms
- Annexe – 7 rooms
- Cabin rooms – 6
- Hutment rooms – 6
- Dormitories – 2 (12 bunk beds with attached bathroom)
Facilities and rules
Rooms are basic with attached bathroom; the canteen offers simple meals. Alcohol and non-vegetarian food are not allowed. Solar fencing protects the lodge area (confirm with us).
Getting in
Entry is through Dhangari gate. Dhikala is generally open from about 15 November to 15 June and closed in the monsoon (confirm with us).
Booking
Booking windows: our earlier page cited 45 days in advance for Indian guests and 91 days for foreign guests (confirm with us). Contact us to plan safaris around your stay.