About Dubare River Rafting
Dubare River Rafting is an adventure activity on the River Cauvery near Dubare village in Kodagu district, Karnataka, close to the Dubare Elephant Camp. Operated by Jungle Lodges and Resorts and private operators, it offers guided white-water rafting through forested stretches with Grade I-III rapids. Notable for its scenic Western Ghats setting, seasonal water flow, and accessibility from Kushalnagar and Madikeri, it is a popular monsoon and post-monsoon attraction in Coorg.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect guided inflatable rafting on a stretch of the River Cauvery surrounded by dense forest and riverine landscape near Dubare Elephant Camp. The experience includes a safety briefing, provision of life jackets and helmets, and rafting through mild to moderate rapids (Grade I-III depending on water level) with trained guides. The setting is natural and forested, with views of the river, banks and nearby elephant camp area. Operations are seasonal and water-level dependent.
Key highlights
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White-water rafting on the River Cauvery with Grade I-III rapids
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Scenic forested river stretch near Dubare Elephant Camp in Coorg
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Guided rafting operated by Jungle Lodges and Resorts and licensed private operators
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Seasonal high-water rafting during monsoon and post-monsoon months
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Proximity to Kushalnagar, Madikeri and other Coorg attractions
Route
| By air | Nearest airports are Kannur International Airport (CNN) about 90 km and Mangalore International Airport (IXE) about 140 km; Mysore Airport (MYQ) is closer for limited domestic flights |
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| By train | Nearest major railway station is Mysuru Junction (MYS), about 90-100 km away; onward journey by road via Kushalnagar |