Jim Corbett is one of the few national parks in India that allows overnight stays deep inside its core zones. Government Forest Rest Houses — some over 100 years old — put you inside the jungle after all other tourists leave. Wake up before dawn. The forest is yours.
Each Forest Rest House offers a completely different experience — from Dhikala's legendary chaur views to Jhirna's monsoon magic.
5 FRHs · Core zone · Nov 15 – Jun 15
Dhikala Zone
The legendary stay — deep inside Corbett's beating heart
Unique Feature
Watchtower with panoramic view of Dhikala chaur and Ramganga riverbed
Dhikala Zone
Ramganga riverbank — where tigers come to drink
Unique Feature
Crocodile pool 2 km away — best FRH for reptile sightings along Ramganga
Dhikala Zone
Downstream of Gairal — where large mammals roam freely
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Least crowded FRH in Dhikala zone — most authentic wilderness experience
Dhikala Zone
The first rest house after Dhangari — dense forest all around
Unique Feature
Closest FRH to Dhangari gate — ideal for those entering late
Dhikala Zone
Corbett's best-kept secret — deep inside Dhikala zone
Unique Feature
Rarely booked — highest chance of availability even in peak season
2 FRHs · Best tiger zone · Nov 15 – Jun 15
Bijrani Zone
Stay overnight in Corbett's top tiger zone
Unique Feature
Closest FRH to Ramnagar — wakeup in tiger territory, 1 km from city
Bijrani Zone
Bijrani's quieter sibling — nature at its most undisturbed
Unique Feature
Best availability in Bijrani zone — easier to book than Bijrani FRH
1 FRH · Open all 12 months
Jhirna Zone
The only FRH open all 12 months — monsoon magic included
Unique Feature
Only FRH open during monsoon — lush green forest, zero crowds, sloth bear sightings
1 FRH · Heritage 1926 · Nov 15 – Jun 15
Dhela Zone
A 1926 colonial bungalow — history meets wilderness
Unique Feature
Built in 1926 — one of Corbett's most historic structures with solar electric perimeter fence
3 stays · Tree House · Mud House · New FRH · Nov 15 – Jun 15
Phato Zone
Sleep in the canopy — a treehouse night in the wild
Unique Feature
Only treehouse night stay in any Project Tiger reserve in India — wooden rooms built on tall trees inside dense teak forest
Phato Zone
Earthen walls, teak canopy — back to the basics of the wild
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Traditional mud construction — naturally temperature-regulated rooms inside one of Corbett's newest and least crowded zones
Phato Zone
Modern forest comforts inside Corbett's newest zone
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Newest and most modern FRH in Phato zone — best facilities in Corbett's least explored eco-zone
FRH bookings open 90 days in advance and must be made no later than 45 days before arrival, via the official Uttarakhand Forest Department portal. We assist with the entire booking process.
Check-in is at 12:00 Noon. Entry through park gate is not permitted after 3:00 PM. Check-out is 10:00 AM sharp. Late arrivals may forfeit their booking without refund.
Forest Department permits a maximum of 2 consecutive nights at any single FRH. Extended stays require rebooking at a different FRH, subject to availability.
Non-vegetarian food is strictly prohibited inside the national park. Only vegetarian food is permitted. Dhikala and Gairal have canteens; others require you to bring your own ingredients — a resident chef will cook.
All fire-related activity including campfires is strictly prohibited inside Corbett National Park. Night walks outside your FRH compound are also not permitted.
All FRHs run on solar panels — electricity is limited. Carry a power bank, torch, and essential chargers. Mobile network is weak to absent inside the core zones.
Mobile signal inside the park ranges from very weak to completely absent, especially in Dhikala and Gairal zones. Download maps, itineraries, and emergency contacts before entering.
All guests must carry a valid government-issued photo ID. Foreign nationals must carry passport and valid Indian visa. IDs are checked at the park gate and at the FRH.
Non-vegetarian food, plastic bottles, and polythene bags are strictly prohibited inside park premises.
We handle the entire permit process for you.
WhatsApp or fill the inquiry form with your travel dates, zone preference, and group size.
We verify FRH availability with the Forest Department and confirm your preferred dates
We handle the permit process at Ramnagar Forest Department office on your behalf.
Arrive at the gate, enter the forest, and experience a night that most people never get to live.
Tell us which FRH, which zone, and your dates — we'll handle the Forest Department permit, confirm availability, and brief you on everything before you arrive.
