Dubare, Elephant training camp near Kushalnagar, Karnataka, India.
Dubare is an elephant training camp located on the banks of the Cauvery River near Kushalnagar. The facility sits within moist deciduous forests and provides a working environment where the animals interact with experienced handlers.
The camp began as a training center for elephants that took part in the annual Mysore Dussehra procession across Karnataka. Over time, it shifted from serving only that purpose to becoming a place where visitors could learn about elephant work and traditions.
The place attracts visitors who want to learn about elephant care and their role in local forest management traditions. People from around the world come here to interact directly with the animals and see how they are handled in a working environment.
Visitors can join elephant bathing sessions in the early morning between 9 and 11 AM, with additional activities happening in the late afternoon. The best time to visit is during the monsoon season, when the riverbank is fuller and the animals spend more time in the water.
The forest surrounding the camp is home to a wide range of wildlife, including sambar and spotted deer, large predators, and numerous snake species. Visitors exploring the grounds may occasionally spot signs of these wild neighbors passing through the area.
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