Dubare

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Dubare Elephant Camp is located on the banks of River Kaveri (Cauveri) in the district of Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka. The Karnataka Forest Department has about 150 Elephants in various camps and Dubare has been historically an important camp.

The Elephants for the famous Mysore Dussehra were trained at Dubare elephant camp. At present, after logging operations have ceased, the elephants have been practically retired except for giving some rides to tourists.^[1]

1 Wildlife
2 How to reach
3 See also
4 References

[edit] Wildlife

A tusker at Dubare

The moist deciduous forests of dubare are home to many wild animals and a plethora of birds. Sighting of wild Asiatic Elephants are regular and so is spotting the sambhar and the spotted deer. With a little luck one can spot the elusive leopard and the gregarious wild dogs. The Indian Bison (Gaur) and bears are also seen in these forests. Visitors also get to notice many crocodiles in the waters of River Cauvery at Dubare. The forests are also home to many reptiles non-venomous snakes.

Birdlife in Dubare is wonderful with peacock, partridge, kingfisher and woodpeckers topping the list.^[1]

[edit] How to reach

Dubare Elephant Camp is easily accessible from Bagalore. The route from Bangalore is via Mysore, Kushalanagara, Gudde Hosur (4km from Kushalanagara on BM Road), then a left turn towards Siddapura. About 15 kilometer on the Siddapur Main Road visitors would find a Dubare Camp board. A left turn at the board and about kilometer drive would reach you bank of River Cauvery. Cross the river by a boat and you would be at the Dubare Elephant Camp.