At a distance of 15 km from Kushalnagar and 29 km from Madikeri, the regal giants of Mysore roam inside the Dubare Elephant Camp. It is on the banks of the Cauvery River in the Kodagu (Coorg) district of Karnataka.

Cauvery’s Dubare is a naturally formed islet. The state’s forest department has undertaken this Dubare Elephant Camp project along with the jungle resorts and lodges.

The naturalists pertaining to the Dubare Elephant Camp take intense care of the elephants. Once, the camp was a training ground for the elephants, before the procession of Mysore Dussehra.

When travelers pay a visit, they explain about the biology, ecology, and history of the elephants. Elephants now help tourists explore forests with jungle rides. People who love elephants can observe these adorable and intelligent creatures in close proximity.

Travelers can involve in a 45-minute bathing program for elephants with proper guidance. They can feed staple foods like bananas, coconuts, sugarcane, ragi, and jaggery. A 45-minute ride on the elephants and cottages in the camp make for a wholesome wildlife experience.

Specialties:

There is a river view cottage in this camp at affordable rates.

Elephant Camp activities are the most important part of a day’s visit.

Expert explanation about the history, behavior, and biology of elephants.

Flora and Fauna:

Spot Asiatic Elephants on their natural habitat for a memorable experience.

The moistness of the deciduous forest nurtures the crocodile population, non-venomous snakes, and numerous deadly reptiles.

Travelers can further sight a herd of sambars, spotted deers, wild dogs, Indian bison, rare tigers, leopards, and bears too. Spot Indian birds like peacock, kingfisher, and woodpeckers.

Activities to do

Other Attractions Near Dubare Elephant Camp:

Nisargadhama: Apart from Elephant rides, there is a rabbit park, deer park, and plenty of peacocks to see in this picnic spot for families. (25 km away)

Veerabhoomi: It is the Karnataka’s Heritage Theme Holiday Resort built as a tourist village. Staffs of this place wear soldier attires! (17.8 km away)

Harangi Dam: Visit Coorg’s only reservoir built for generating hydroelectricity. Take a rejuvenating walk in the park at the entrance. (17.7 km away)

Best Time to Visit:

September to March is the ideal time to enter this idyllic surrounding. The camp looks at its best after the monsoon rain. Monsoon here is a lot deceiving and so it is better to visit either during post-monsoon months or in the early summer. Summer temperatures can go up to 43 degrees Celcius. Winter could go as low as 15 degrees Celcius. August to September receives the most rainfall. Always remember, during summer, spotting animals and finding hotels is considerably easy. Avoid plastic as much as possible!

Address:

Kushalanagar, Coorg District, Nanjarayapatna, Karnataka 571234.

Way to Reach:

 By Air -  The nearest Airports are in Mysore (116.8 km away) and Bangalore (271.4 km away). Calicut Airport is just 199 km away.

 By Rail -  Mysore railway station connects Dubare with the other parts of India. The service of the superfast trains come handy. Taxi and buses cover the remaining distance.

By Road: The southern parts of India has good connectivity with Dubare. There are numerous local transport and state transport options too.