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[[File:Kaveri by Dubare Forest.jpg|thumb|Kaveri by Dubare Forest]]<br />
[[File:Kaveri Dubare.JPG|thumb|[[River Kaveri]] at Dubare.]]<br />
[[File:Dubareforest.JPG|thumb|Dubare elephant camp near [[Madikeri]]]]<br />
'''Dubare''' is known for its elephant camp, a forest camp on the banks of the river [[Kaveri]] in the district of [[Kodagu]], [[Karnataka]]. It is an important base for the Karnataka Forest Department's elephants.<br />
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The [[Dasara Elephants|elephants]] for the Mysore [[Mysore Dasara|Dussehra]] were trained at Dubare elephant camp {{Citation needed|date=March 2010}}. At present, after logging operations have ceased, the elephants have been practically retired except for giving interaction activities with them to tourists.<ref name="JungleLodges">[http://www.junglelodges.com/index.php/resorts/dubare.html Jungle Lodges] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120604032718/http://www.junglelodges.com/index.php/resorts/dubare.html |date=4 June 2012 }}</ref><br />
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There are opportunities for trekking, elephant interaction, and stay. These are hosted by Jungle Lodges and Resorts Ltd. (JLR). JLR is the ecotourism wing of the Tourism Department of Karnataka.<br />
In addition to the elephant training camp, Nisargadhama {{Clarify|date=March 2010}} and Veerabhoomi {{Clarify|date=March 2010}} are the other main attractions dubareuna back the forest area.<br />
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== Wildlife ==<br />
[[File:Tusker Dubare.JPG|thumb|A tusker at Dubare]]<br />
The moist deciduous forests of Dubare are home to many wild animals and birds. Sightings of wild [[Asian Elephant|Asiatic elephants]] are regular and so is spotting the [[Sambar Deer|sambhar]], the spotted deer, tigers, leopards, wild dogs, and [[gaur]]. Bears are also seen in these forests. Crocodiles can be seen in the river. The forests are also home to many reptiles and non-venomous snakes.<br />
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Birdlife in Dubare has [[peacock]]s, [[partridge]]s, [[kingfisher]]s and [[woodpeckers]] topping the list.<ref name="JungleLodges" /><br />
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== Getting there ==<br />
Dubare is easily accessible from [[Mangalore]] which is 173 km away. The route from Bangalore is via [[Mysore]], [[Kushalanagara]], Gudde Hosur (4&nbsp;km from Kushalanagara on BM Road), then turn towards Siddapura. About 15 kilometer on the Siddapura Main Road visitors would find a Dubare Camp board.<br />
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== Amusements ==<br />
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Before reaching the Elephant Camp there are local people who will provide you the joy of still water rafting (''Must experience if you are afraid of the real rafting''). It is an enjoyable ride which you can enjoy in very cheap price. It is not really a cheap ride, costs approximately Rs.600 per person for a short ride. People are on the bank who will contact you once you reach there.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Suntikoppa]]<br />
* [[Bylakuppe]]<br />
* [[Kaveri Nisargadhama]]<br />
* [[Kushalanagar]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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