Dubare Elephant Camp attracts many people from across the globe. The elephant camp sufficiently accommodates a handful of elephants, thereby providing visitors with the utmost opportunity to get close to elephants and enjoy special time with them. An initiative supported by the forest department and bush hotels and resorts.

They used to train elephants here for the Mysore Dasara. Now, the elephants are used for jungle rides. Nature experts train these animals so that the tourists could see elephants up close and study them closely. Trained naturalists offer information on elephants to tourists, including their past, environment, and biology.

What is Dubare Elephant Camp Coorg famous for?

Dubare Elephant Camp is well-known for letting people get up close to elephants. People can bathe, feed, and learn about these amazing animals.

You can also see elephant training classes and go on nature walks. If you want to enjoy this special journey, add it to your Coorg tour packages for a memorable experience.

The best time to visit Dubare Elephant Camp Coorg

The camp is open all year, but the best time to come is after the rainy season ends. From September to March, the weather is usually nice and good for traveling. Because there was less rain, visitors wouldn't encounter wet, slippery, or muddy paths.

Visiting in the summer can be a lot of fun because the weather is clear and there's little chance of heavy rain.

History of the Dubare Elephant Camp Coorg

In the past, Dubare was an important place for the Maharaja of Mysore to train his elephants and catch them. When kings or colonists ruled the camp, elephants were trained for the Mysore Dussehra festival. A group of people in the area called Kurbas taught the elephants. The art of training elephants and catching them was passed down from generation to generation, thus bringing in another aspect of the camp's utility that is rich in cultural traditions.

Taking elephants as pets stopped, and Dubare Elephant Camp started to change from a training camp to a popular tourist spot. With the change came the start of attempts to protect and conserve these beautiful animals. Over time, it turned into a camp where people learned about elephants, their environments, and how they live.

Ecotourism was increasing and it's bringing fame to the business in India. There are very many visitors who go to Dubare for seeing and experiencing the activities such as river rafting, bird watching, and hiking into the green dense woods surrounding the camp.

Things to do at the Dubare Elephant Camp Coorg

•    The most popular sport at Dubare Elephant Camp is riding elephants. Visitors can take part in different events with elephants. Visitors can enjoy a three-hour elephant experience at the Dubare Elephant Camp in Coorg.

•    At the camp, you can enjoy a 45-minute bath in the River Cauvery, where you can help bathe elephants. You can also feed them food like ragi, jaggery, sugarcane, bananas, and coconuts. Plus, there's a 45-minute elephant ride into the jungle, making your visit unforgettable.

•    In summer, when the water is low, you have to walk across the river to get to the camp. This is a fun activity for kids, but be careful because the rocks can be slippery, and someone might get hurt. When the water level is higher during other seasons, boats can take tourists across the river.The area can get busy with people waiting for boat rides, so it's best to arrive early.

•    If you enjoy rafting, you can go rafting on the river next to the camp for a small fee. You can enjoy still-water tubing after you visit the camp.

How to reach the Dubare Elephant Camp Coorg?

Government Bus: This bus takes passengers to nearby towns. The ticket costs between Rs 80 and Rs 100. After the last stop, a tourist can always take a car or a neighborhood bus.

Travelers can take a car from Kushalnagar town, which is 17 kilometers from Dubare. The total cost of this car could be about Rs 200 to 300. The town bus may cost less than a car, but it will be crowded and busy. It is one of the most popular place to visit in Coorg by car.

By road: it is 253 kilometers from Bangalore to Dubare using National Highway 48. The second way is NH 275, which adds 234 KM to the trip. The third way is 263 kilometers long and uses both NH 275 and NH 209.

Important things to remember when visiting the Dubare Elephant Camp Coorg:

•    Older adults and young children should not visit the elephant camp in the summer because the river bridge can be slippery.

•    Wear good shoes or boots with a good grip to cross the river. You can leave your shoes outside the camp and walk across the river without them.

•    Keep the place clean, and don't throw trash around.

•    Please don't bother the elephants, and make sure to watch your kids when you are near them.

•    Bring some extra clothes if you want to bathe the elephants and play in the river.

•    It is recommended to carry light bags.