Description
Dhela Zone - located on the southern periphery of Corbett Tiger Reserve - 15 Jeeps are permitted every morning & evening and can be booked well in advance. The Entry gate to Jhirna & Dhela zones is common - the Dhela zone is located on the southern side of the Jhirna zone and consists mainly of large grasslands that were earlier farming land of villages located here that were shifted to other areas. Project Tiger has been a success story and to increase the area of Corbett - the Dhela zone was created. With the passage of time, these areas began to show signs of ecological recovery, Vines, herbs, grasses and small trees began to appear, followed by herbaceous flora, eventually leading to natural forest type. It was observed that grass began to grow on the vacated agricultural fields and the adjoining forest areas started recuperating. several plant species emerged in these buffer zones. The newly arisen lush green grasslands attracted grass eating animals, mainly deer and elephants, who slowly migrated towards these areas and even preferred to stay there throughout the monsoon. It has now become one of the prime zones of Corbett where one can see Wildlife in ideal habitat.
DHELA Tourism Zone is open throughout the year.
