Dubare Elephant Camp Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd.
Near Madikeri, Kushalnagar 571254 India
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Free parking
Lazy river
Free breakfast
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While booking the place, I had my reservations since it was a Govt run facility. I was prepared for a bit of apathy. But, to my full surprise and literally AWE, the infrastructure, the location and especially the STAFF were exceptionally good. I had found such hospitality only in Taj properties before. The people there made our day. They would always wear a smile and be agile on our requests. We spotted wild elephants on the safari. Morning jungle walk was very immersing. The BEST was the elephant bathing. You get to do it only of you stay here. Day visitors to the elephant camp are not allowed to participate in the elephant bathing experience. Tips: Be there a bit early for check in. Book riverside cottages. Take the first safari because elephants tend to go inside the forest as night tends to fall. Also, you got to come back early for getting a seat near the bonfire. …
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: No leeches here, so skip the leech sock
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The property is located at a peaceful location across the river. As the name suggests, the main attraction is the Dubare elephant camp. We get to see and interact with the elephants during their bathing time in the morning. There is a exclusive elephant bathing area where only guests staying at the camp are allowed thus avoiding huge crowds. Apart from this, they take you on a jeep safari in the evening into the nearby forest. The chances of sighting any wildlife is very less. Although we came across many pugmarks of the tiger, we couldn't get a sighting of a single wildlife. However the experience of safari inside the forest was good. Same with the nature walk, we couldn't spot a single wildlife or a bird or even a monkey, but it was more of the naturalist explaining about the various plants and trees in the forest. Food and hospitalily was good as usual with all the other JLR properties. So, if your are looking for a relaxing weekend getaway with elephant interaction, this place is highly recommended.…
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Pros: Amazing experience with the elephants. Food was cooked work fresh ingredients. Great location by the river. Cons: Power cuts are a challenge. We had to spend the whole night without any cooling facility and it was scorching hot in May. Verdict: Stay in Madikeri, which has better weather and cover Dubare as a day trip.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Get the river view cottages.
Also it's better to stay in Madikeri and cover Dubare as a day trip.
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The ambiance of the jungle makes your stay blissful. The hospitality, menus and taste of food were exceptional. Package included jungle safari and elephant bath. Both the activities were enjoyable. The room and facilities were sufficient. However, the standard of bed could be better. Overall, an Excellent resort!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: It is recommended to reach before 3 pm of the day to enjoy the jungle safari in the evening
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Excellent place to stay if you are visiting Coorg - Star attraction is the Dubare Elephant bathing. Pls note that when you stay at this property - you will experience the Coorg exc. the coffee estates. The fact that you can access the resort via a steamer boat blew us apart :) Pls opt for river facing cottages.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Our stay @ Dubare JLR was one of a kind experience amidst nature and enjoyed the safari and interaction with Elephants. Excellent staff and good food. Our certainly recommend to stay in Dubare JLR and experience nature.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Very nice place to stay among nature. Only concern is that you have to park your vehicle away from this place and from the parking to the resort, there is a river. While the resort takes care of the river-transport part and it is always available, safety of your vehicle niggles at the back of your mind. Rooms were spacious, clean and all required amenities in place. Sleep quality was good. Food was always freshly prepared and very tasty. Staffs were courteous and always willing to assist you so that you have the best experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the complementary morning nature walk and evening safari. We got to see many birds, elephants and giant squirrels. Our naturalist explained many facts about the wild animals and their interactions with forest. The elephant rehabilitation centre is an experience of it's own which you don't get to experience in many places. The elephant interaction part is enjoyable to many but I personally stayed away to let the gentle giants enjoy bathing time as they wish to. Overall a very nice place to enjoy nature, definitely recommended.…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: must see giant squirrels.
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The warmth of the staff is amazing. The sweet and friendly manager Ram, the knowledgeable naturalist Putta Naik and his assistant Raghu are all warm people. The food is good. The rooms are not great, but comfortable. However, the ambience makes up for it. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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We really enjoyed our stay at Dubare. The staff were wonderful and went out of their way to help. The jeep safaris and nature walks were very enjoyable and informative. The buffet-style meals were good and extremely varied. The chefs made a conscious effort to cook foods that we would like. We had a river view cottage, which was spacious with a pleasant covered sitting-out area. Because of the fixed programme of events, a two-day stay is perfect.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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It is a well maintained family friendly resort with courteous and knowledgeable staff. The resort is well isolated from the regular crowds that throng the place especially during holidays. The excitement began with a short boat ride across Kaveri. Our cottage was right beside the river. We went on a 2 hour safari into the Dubare reserve forest which was totally worth it. Though we didn't spot any wildcats the thick wilderness was quite captivating. The next day, kids had super fun in the elephant bathing session. Even the nature walk was informative with the guide revising the botany concepts from my high school :p I will definitely revisit this place in future.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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PRICE RANGE
$131 - $133 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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dubare elephant camp hotel kushalnagar
LOCATION
IndiaKarnatakaKodagu (Coorg)Kushalnagar
NUMBER OF ROOMS
18
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dubare Elephant Camp Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd.
Which popular attractions are close to Dubare Elephant Camp Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd.?
Nearby attractions include Dubare Elephant Camp (0.2 km), Chiklihole Reservoir (4.0 km), and Coorg Wing (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Dubare Elephant Camp Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd.?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Dubare Elephant Camp Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd.?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Dubare Elephant Camp Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd.?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Does Dubare Elephant Camp Jungle Lodges & Resorts Ltd. have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the river view available here.