| Dhikala
is the most well known of the popluar tourist destinations
in Corbett. It is located at the edge of the broad
Patli Dun valley through which the Ramganga flows
in numerous channels. Dhikala offers an awesome
uninterrupted panoramic view of the valley, with
the Kanda ridge in the backdrop. This sight appears
all the more imposing from the watchtower near Dhikala.
The Tourist Complex overlooks Dhikala chaur (one
of the largest remaining grasslands of the Park)
and Phulai chaur. A drive through the numerous trails
through chaurs is rewarded with sightings of wild
elephants, chital, hog deer and numerous grassland
bird species and raptors. The old rest house at
Dhikala is a historic structure, having been built
over a hundred years ago. |
