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Dubare Elephant Camp

Nanjarayapatna, Kushalnagar, Coorg (Kodagu) District · River Cauvery · 230 km from Bengaluru
🐘 3-Hour Elephant Interaction ⛵ Cauvery River Bath 🌊 Jeep Safari included 🚰 Day Visit Available 🌿 Coorg Forest Setting
230 km
From Bengaluru
3 Hours
Elephant interaction
Day Visit
₹2,200 per person
From ₹5,416
Overnight per person
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Elephant Cauvery bath
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45-minute Cauvery River bath — the centrepiece of Dubare
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River View Cottage
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River View Cottage — Cauvery views
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Elephant feeding
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Elephant feeding with mahout
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Coracle on Cauvery
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Coracle ride — misty morning on Cauvery
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Jeep safari
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Jeep safari — Dubare Forest
Property at a glance
Operated by
Jungle Lodges & Resorts
Govt. of Karnataka
Distance
230 km Bengaluru
95 km from Mysuru
Access
By boat from JLR Jetty
Subject to river level
Interaction
3-hour experience
45-min Cauvery bath included
Check-in / out
1 PM / 10:30 AM
No check-in after 7 PM
Best season
Oct – Mar
Year-round open
River View Cottage
₹5,868
Per person all-inclusive
Day Visit
₹2,200
Per person · Children 6-12: ₹700

Our Perspective

Our perspective on this property

Dubare Elephant Camp is the most emotionally impactful property in the JLR portfolio. Nowhere else can you stand waist-deep in the Cauvery River and scrub an elephant clean while a mahout narrates its life story. That 45-minute bath is the centrepiece of the entire Dubare experience and it is extraordinary for adults and children alike.

The Mysore Dasara elephants were trained here. The Karnataka Forest Department partnered with JLR to create what is essentially a living, interactive elephant sanctuary on the Cauvery riverbank in the heart of Coorg.

River View Cottages face the Cauvery directly — guests sit on their veranda with the river in front of them. Forest View Cottages are set deeper into the moist deciduous forest — a different but equally immersive experience.

The Day Visit at Rs 2,200 is excellent for guests on a Coorg day trip. The overnight stay gives you the full experience — coracle ride, jeep safari into the forest, campfire and the elephant interaction. Do not leave Coorg without visiting Dubare.

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Elephant Cauvery bath wide
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45-minute Cauvery river bath — scrubbing an elephant
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Mahout with elephant
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Mahout — each elephant has a name and story
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Cauvery forest
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River Cauvery — moist deciduous Coorg forest

🐘 Elephant bath · 🐶 Mahout stories · 🌿 Cauvery riverbank

Packages & Accommodation

River views
River View Cottage Package
Cottage facing River Cauvery · Veranda with river views · Premium option
₹5,868 per person · subject to change
  • Stay in River View Cottage
  • Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
  • Elephant Camp Visit — 3-hour interaction
  • Jeep Safari into Dubare Forest
  • Bird Watching / Nature Walk
  • Forest Entry Charges
  • GST 18% included
Cottage faces the Cauvery River directly — river sounds and views from the veranda.
Forest setting
Forest View Cottage Package
Cottage set in moist deciduous forest · Forest surrounds · Same activities
₹5,416 per person · subject to change
  • Stay in Forest View Cottage
  • Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
  • Elephant Camp Visit — 3-hour interaction
  • Jeep Safari into Dubare Forest
  • Bird Watching / Nature Walk
  • Forest Entry Charges
  • GST 18% included
Cottage set deeper into Coorg's moist deciduous forest. Same activities as River View Package.
No overnight stay
Day Visit Package
No overnight stay · Boat from JLR Jetty · Breakfast + elephant interaction
₹2,200 per person · children 6–12: ₹700 · subject to change
  • Boat pickup from JLR Jetty
  • Breakfast
  • 3-Hour Elephant Interaction
  • Forest Entry Charges & GST 18%
  • No overnight stay
Reporting time: 8:30 AM at JLR Jetty. Checkout: 11:30 AM. Excellent for Coorg day visitors. Children below 6 years: complimentary.
  • Stay package tariff is per person per night on twin-sharing basis
  • Single occupancy: 30% extra above twin-sharing rate
  • Children below 5 years: complimentary (stay)  |  Children 5–12: 50% tariff
  • Cannot check-in after 7 PM — no boat facilities available after 7 PM
  • Boat access subject to river water level — confirm during monsoon season
  • Tariffs are dynamic, subject to change without prior notice
Plan your arrival before 7 PM. Call Padaki Travel Desk at +91 97315 56663 for current rates and boat access confirmation.
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Coracle ride
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Coracle ride — misty Cauvery morning
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Wild elephant forest
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Wild Asiatic elephant — Dubare Forest

⛵ Coracle on the Cauvery · 🐘 Wild elephants in Dubare Forest

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Best Time to Visit

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October – March
Best Season

Good river levels, boat access reliable. All activities fully operational. Excellent wildlife sightings in Dubare forest. Pleasant Coorg weather. Book 3 to 4 weeks ahead.

Best overall
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April – June
Good Season

River levels begin to drop — confirm boat access when booking. Elephant interaction continues uninterrupted. Warmer but Coorg altitude moderates the heat.

All activities available
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July – September
Monsoon Season

Cauvery in full flow — spectacular boat ride. Boat access subject to water level — always confirm before booking. Forest is stunningly lush. Wild elephant sightings increase.

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Who Should Book This

Families with Children

The finest family JLR property. Elephant interaction is safe and extraordinary. Day Visit (Rs 2,200 / Rs 700 for children 6-12) is excellent for Coorg day-trippers with children.

Coorg Visitors

3 km from Kushalnagar on the main highway. Any Coorg trip can add Dubare without significant detour. Coorg coffee estates + Dubare elephants = one of Karnataka's finest combinations.

Wildlife Enthusiasts

Wild Asiatic elephants, tigers, leopards, sambar, wild dogs and gaur in Dubare Forest. Jeep safari included in both stay packages. 200+ bird species.

Elephant Lovers

Dubare is not a zoo. Retired Forest Dept elephants live with their mahouts. The 3-hour interaction is educational, respectful and genuinely moving. Guests leave changed.

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🌿 Wilderness · BR Hills
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BR Hills · approx. 150 km from Dubare

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dubare Elephant Camp?
Dubare Elephant Camp is an elephant interaction eco-resort operated by Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd on the banks of River Cauvery, Coorg. Historically where Mysore Dasara elephants were trained. River View Cottage Package Rs 5,868 per person. Forest View Cottage Package Rs 5,416 per person. Day Visit Rs 2,200 per person. Subject to change.
What is the difference between River View and Forest View Cottage?
River View Cottage Package (Rs 5,868 per person): cottage facing the Cauvery River with river sounds and views from the veranda — premium option. Forest View Cottage Package (Rs 5,416 per person): cottage set deeper into the moist deciduous forest. Both include identical activities — elephant interaction, jeep safari, bird watching, all meals and forest entry.
What is the 3-hour elephant interaction at Dubare?
The interaction begins with a 45-minute Cauvery River bath — guests scrub an elephant alongside mahouts in the river. Followed by oil grooming, feeding with ragi, jaggery, sugarcane, banana and coconuts, and walking with the elephants. A trained naturalist explains each elephant's history, biology and behaviour throughout.
What is the Day Visit Package at Dubare?
Day Visit (Rs 2,200 per person / Rs 700 for children 6-12 / free below 6): boat pickup from JLR Jetty, breakfast and 3-hour elephant interaction. Reporting time: 8:30 AM at JLR Jetty. Checkout: 11:30 AM. Excellent for Coorg visitors wanting the elephant experience without an overnight stay.
Can I check in after 7 PM at Dubare Elephant Camp?
No. Check-in is not possible after 7 PM as no boat facilities are available after 7 PM. The camp is accessible only by boat from the JLR Jetty near Kushalnagar. Plan your arrival to reach Kushalnagar before 7 PM.
How do you reach Dubare Elephant Camp?
Drive to the JLR mainland office/jetty near Kushalnagar (230 km from Bengaluru, 95 km from Mysuru). A boat takes guests across the Cauvery to the camp — subject to river water level. JLR staff handle luggage. Plan arrival before 7 PM.
Is Dubare Elephant Camp good for families?
Yes — one of the best JLR properties for families. The elephant interaction is safe and extraordinary for children. Day Visit (Rs 2,200 per person, Rs 700 for children 6-12) is excellent for Coorg day-trippers. Children below 5 complimentary (stay), below 6 free (day visit).
What wildlife can be seen at Dubare?
Wild Asiatic elephants (regularly sighted in Dubare Forest), sambar, spotted deer, tigers, leopards, wild dogs, Indian gaur, marsh crocodiles in the river, smooth Indian otters and 200+ bird species in the moist deciduous Coorg forest.
What is the best time to visit Dubare Elephant Camp?
October to March is best — good river levels, all activities operational. Monsoon (July-September): boat access subject to river level — always confirm before booking. Elephant interaction available year-round.
How do I book Dubare Elephant Camp?
Call or WhatsApp Padaki Travel Desk at +91 97315 56663 or email muralidhar@karnatakatravelguide.in. We book at official JLR rates. Advance booking 3 to 4 weeks recommended. Confirm monsoon season boat access before booking.

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