Jungle Lodges Dubare Elephant Camp is located near Madikeri (Karnataka, India) in the Kodagu District of Karnataka. It is located on the other side of the river and accessible by a small boat ride.

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 Dassehra were trained at Dubare elephant camp.

Accommodation : This Camp has 10 Cottages with attached bath. As this is a comparatively new camp there is no electricity here. However, electricity is provided through electric generator in the mornings and evenings.

Wildlife : 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. The Indian Bison or Gaur and bears are also seen in these forests. Visitors also get to notice many crocodiles in the waters of River Cauvery at Dubare. Birdlife in Dubare is wonderful with peacocks, patridges, kingfishers and woodpeckers topping the list.

Route : Dubare is approx a 240 kms driver 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 44 kms from Mysore, take the road towards Kushalnagar. A 14 kms drive from Kushalnagar and you would reach Dubare

Dubare is an Ex-Bangalore weekend getaway and  is visited as a part of an Itinerary that covers other destinations in Karnataka / Ooty and Wayanad.