The Dhikala zone of the Corbett national park was closed for tourists in view of the rainy season on Friday. It will now remained closed for visitors till October 15 while day visits will continue in Bijrani zone till June 30. The Corbett deputy director Amit Verma informed that the routes in Dhikala become blocked during the monsoon due to which the zone is closed for visitors during the season. Forest staff patrol the area on elephant in view of the increased probability of poachers' movements during this season. While day visits will continue in Bijrani zone till June 30, this too will be closed for visitors in case of rains.