Corbett National Park has five tourism zones - Dhikala, Bijrani, Jhirna, Lohachaur and Sonanadi wildlife sanctuary.

All the five tourism zones are mutually exclusive, each having their own separate entrance. Any body wanting to go from one zone to another has to come out and then re-enter through the other zone's entry gate. This way there is no concentration of tourists in any one area, and thus minimizes the disturbance to the indian wildlife in Corbett National Park.

(1) Dhikala zone is the main area open to tourists. In the Dhikala zone, accommodation is available in the Dhikala tourist complex, and in the Forest Rest Houses of Gairal, Sultan, Khinanauli, Sarapduli, and Kanda. Only those visitors who have confirmed overnight accommodation bookings are permitted to enter from the Dhangarhi gate. In 1990 day visits were banned and its only in the last few years has a conducted day visit to the Dhikala tourist complex been organized by the park authorities. As the total number of beds is limited, this helps the Park authorities in limiting the numbers of tourists inside Corbett National Park, thus monitoring of the impact of the the indian wildlife within its boundaries.

Dhikala tourist complex, is the largest accommodation facility in the park and is located at the heart of the core area. It is located at the edge of a small cliff overlooking the Ramganga river which looks quite pictureque. Just outside the complex is the chaur or grasslands, which disappear into the dense sal forests. The chaur, the river, and the surrounding forests are prime wildlife viewing areas as they attract herds of chital, hog deer and elephants. This area also has a high density of tigers. From the complex itself one can see herds of elephants coming down from the surrounding hills to the river. There is a viewing tower within walking distance from the complex, and this is the only stretch in the park, which you are allowed to do on foot.