Dubare Elephant Camp
......... A jumbo safari amidst nature

Dubare Elephant Camp - This is the opportunity for you to get to know the most elegant animal of the planet - the elephant more closely. Situated on the banks of River Cauveri, the Dubare elephant camp introduces you to the various aspects of this awe-inspiring animal. Learn more about elephant history, ecology and biology or just spend hours simply watching Elephants roaming in the forest. Rediscover the child within you by feeding these gentle giants with sugarcane and bananas.

Go for some water sports if you want to become adventurous, else set out for some joy fishing. At the Dubare elephant camp, you will realize that life’s pleasures lies in simple things. Let your mind wander as your coracle slowly drifts down to see the deer quenching their thirst by the stream.

Wildlife

The moist deciduous forest is the habitat of a range of wildlife. So, be ready to be pleasantly surprised watching herds of Sambar and spotted deer grazing on the banks or coming for a drink to the riverside.

The most mind-boggling of them all is Asiatic elephants taking a dip in the river or spraying themselves with dust. If you are lucky you may even spot the elusive crocodile basking in the sun.

Dubare is home to a variety of birds like partridges, woodpeckers, kingfishers and many more. The pleasant chirping of birds and the humming of various insects make the place serene .You may also find peacocks proudly displaying their plumages. At the sunset, flocks of birds flying across the twilight sky add to the scenic beauty of the place.

Activities

Dubare has in store a host of activities for all - the adventurous, the mellow sorts, the young and the old. Everyone can indulge in activities of their choice, be it joy fishing, trekking, bird watching, short trips and the elephant based activities.

Elephant Interaction: The three-hour elephant interaction is destined to be the most unforgettable experience at Dubare camp. You can watch elephants being given scrub-baths and groomed with oil from close proximity. You can also participate in feeding the elephants with sugarcane, banana and coconuts. And finally, take the short elephant ride.

River based activities: The Cauveri River is home to a variety of fish. One can hope to catch some during joy fishing. You can enjoy coracle rides as well down the River Cauveri. During the rainy season between June and September, the adventure lovers come here to enjoy the thrills of river rafting.

Trips: Go for a short-day trip to visit ‘must see’ places around Dubare like Abbi falls (8 km from Madikeri). Sunset lovers can savour the scenic beauty of the setting sun at Raja’s seat. The Tala Kaveri, the birthplace of river Cauveri and Bhagamandala, will greet you with some great natural views.

Season

The weather generally remains pleasant round the year. Monsoon begins in June and rain continues to lash out in heavy torrents until mid-September. The post-monsoon season, between mid-September and March, is the favourable time to visit when the nature starts to sparkle with lush greenery.

Accommodation

The Dubare elephant camp has 10 spacious, quaint cottages fitted with all modern amenities. Set amidst lush greenery, these cottages ensure that you get nothing but the best close-to-nature experience you could ever have.

Facilities

A visit to Coorg is incomplete without experiencing the flavour of the traditional Coorg (Kodava) house known as ‘Ayn Mane.’ That’s why, the exclusive dining area resembles Coorg house. With great food and a picture perfect view of the sinuous waters of River Cauaveri, your dining experience will become memorable.

Cuisine

A very delectable array of authentic Coorg delicacies and scrumptious North Indian food is served at the Dubare Elephant Camp. So go ahead and treat yourself to delectable vegetarian buffets.

Getting there

From Bangalore: Dubare is approximately a-240-km-drive from Bangalore. Head towards Ramanagara, which is 49 kms from Bangalore and then towards Mysore passing Mandya. Take the Mysore bye-pass road towards Hunsur and cross Hunsur bye-pass. After crossing Hunsur, which is 44kms from Mysore, take the road toward Kushalnagar. A 14km drive from Kushalnagar and you would reach Dubare.

Activities at glance

Price:

Note:

• Tariffs are per person per night on twin-sharing basis.
  Transfers to & from our resorts are not included in the tariff.
• Single occupancy charges for Old Magazine House and Bannerghatta Nature Camp an additional of Rs.500 & EURO 15 per night for Indian & Foreigner respectively, and for the other properties additional of Rs.1000 & EURO 22.5 per night for Indian & Foreigner respectively
• Tariff for Children (accompanying parents) between 5 and 12 years is 50%.