Dubare & Nagarhole--Mosquitoes?

adussias · Jul 17th, 2008, 08:28

We will be visiting Dubare Elephant Camp (1 night) and Kabini River Lodge/Nagarhole (2 nights) in just a few weeks. I am wondering what to expect as to mosquitoes. We will be bringing insect repellant, but it would be good to know whether there will probably lots of mosquitoes or not. I'd be grateful for any guidance anyone can give.

Many thanks,

Allison in Boston, MA, USA

solo_trekker · Jul 17th, 2008, 20:59

Rest Assured...
There WILL be a whole lot of those mosquitoes...

Not sure if they are 'expecting' or not...
But actually, the short life cycle that the mosquitoes have, the females are almost always 'expecting'...!!!

Relax... Just kiddin'...!

Mosquito repellants should be good enough...
You get both the scented and the awful smelling ones...
Better still, demand a mosquito net from your hotel staff...
They usually should and will provide for it...

And hope you are also combining your trip with the other parts of Beautiful Coorg...! Madekiri, Kakabe, Tala Cauvery et all... And ofcourse, the largest Tibettan settlement anywhere in the world at Bylakuppe...!

Cheers...!

ks_bluechip · Jul 17th, 2008, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by adussias

We will be visiting Dubare Elephant Camp (1 night) and Kabini River Lodge/Nagarhole (2 nights) in just a few weeks. I am wondering what to expect as to mosquitoes. We will be bringing insect repellant, but it would be good to know whether there will probably lots of mosquitoes or not. I'd be grateful for any guidance anyone can give.

Many thanks,

Allison in Boston, MA, USA

Just yesterday we were at the Dubhare elephant camp! Very nice and scenic place on Cauveri river! We were there just for a few hours (10am to 1pm) and watched elephants bathing and gave them a good scrub ourselves! Did a elephant safari ride too and a Raft-boat ride on cauvery. Didnt see (or feel) any mosquitos bites! But not sure of evening/night mosquito situation there.

PS: Plenty of Dubhare elephant pics .. will upload after 22nd July and provide link here on this thread.
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adussias · Jul 21st, 2008, 21:35

Thank you for the responses, solo trekker and ks bluechip. Glad to hear that Dubare was so enjoyable!
I guess we will go prepared for mosquitoes (repellants and long sleeves, etc.), and hope for the best.

I'll look forward to seeing any pics that you put up, ks bluechip.

How long of a car drive is Dubare from Mysore (if either of you hasreached it via Mysore)? I am curious about how early we need to leave Mysore if we want to be at Dubare at noon.

Looking forward to being there!

Thanks again,

Allison in Boston, MA, USA

solo_trekker · Jul 21st, 2008, 22:16

Hiya...

Most of the interesting Elephant viewing sessions take place between 8.00 a.m. and Noon... Thatz when the elephants are at their most active... Or rather, maybe, made to be so...!

If you plan to have a short trip in Dubare, you should ideally leave Mysore around 5.00 a.m. - early in the morning... That way you'll avoid the heavy traffic which is normal for a major part of the way... It should take you between 2 and 2 1/2 hours at most...

Cheers...!

adussias · Jul 21st, 2008, 22:23

Thanks so much, solo trekker, that's very helpful. We are staying overnight at Dubare, and our check-in time is noon. Sounds like the most fun may be the morning after we arrive, before we have to check-out.

We are really looking forward to visiting Dubare--it sounds like a great place!

Thanks again,

Allison in Boston, MA, USA

solo_trekker · Jul 21st, 2008, 22:32

Though it's entirely your prerogative ofcourse, there's still no harm in checking out the possibility of a change in the check-out time to suit your requirements...

Quite a few of the hotels are flexible - after all it adds to their goodwill; and it's good for business...! They will be, in all likelihood, more than willing to adjust...!

Cheers...!

ks_bluechip · Jul 21st, 2008, 22:33

We left Medikere in a hired car (Qualis) at 9:00AM and reached Dubare at 10:30AM. Just as we arrived 2 adult and a baby elephant were bathing in the cauvery river and a bunch of tourists were helping out the Mahouts with that

Solo_trekker is right elephant bathing happens mostly in morning and the elephant-ride too end by 11 am. If you are staying there overnight I guess starting from Mysore should not be a problem (My guess from Mysore to Dunare by car, should be 3-4 hrs).

Dubare pictures will share by tomorrow.

pmvelu · Jul 21st, 2008, 22:37

Just to add, Mysore-Dubare could be done comfortably in 2 1/2 hours and Traffic wise it's not so crowded !

ks_bluechip · Jul 21st, 2008, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by adussias

I'll look forward to seeing any pics that you put up, ks bluechip.
Allison in Boston, MA, USA

Allison ... see the Photsos in Members Galleries under "ks_bluechip" for some Dubare pictures ... for now uploading only a few, in small sizes, that IM allows .... KS

ks_bluechip · Jul 22nd, 2008, 11:50

This is how you give the elephants a bath, in the Cauvery river, at Dubare, Coorg, Karanataka, India:

Check-out this youtube link:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5jkVOeWDfPA
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adussias · Jul 22nd, 2008, 20:32

Thanks so much, ks_bluechip, for sharing the awesome photos and video. They really make me even more enthusiastic about going to Dubare! I know that my kids will love it, too.

Take care,

Allison in Boston, MA, USA

mikewill · Jul 23rd, 2008, 03:23

We spent three nights at Kabini in 2003 - it was really lovely. Very comfortable accommodation. No tigers, just pugmarks, and just missed a leopard (again). But fantastic views of elephants and lots of other mammals and birds too. Good drivers and guides. Don't be afraid to ask if you want to do stuff that's out of the ordinary - it doesn't seem to be a problem. We went birdwatching across the lake to look at waders - they provided a boat and boatman who took us back and forth at no extra charge!

Don't remember there being too many mozzies but it wasn't at this time of the year. However, one of the guests did nearly step on a krait on the path on her way to dinner, so keep your eyes open.

solo_trekker · Jul 23rd, 2008, 17:53

A Krait...!
Wow...!
It's been quite a few years since we had one in our backyard...!

The four most dangerous snakes in India are the Indian Cobra, Russell’s Viper, Saw-scaled Viper and the most dangerous of them - the Common Krait.

So, honestly...
Do mind your step...!

Cheers...!

Jul 17th, 2008, 08:28	#1
adussias Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Posts: 28	Dubare & Nagarhole--Mosquitoes? We will be visiting Dubare Elephant Camp (1 night) and Kabini River Lodge/Nagarhole (2 nights) in just a few weeks. I am wondering what to expect as to mosquitoes. We will be bringing insect repellant, but it would be good to know whether there will probably lots of mosquitoes or not. I'd be grateful for any guidance anyone can give. Many thanks, Allison in Boston, MA, USA

Jul 22nd, 2008, 11:50	#11
ks_bluechip Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,032	Elephant scrubbing at Dubare This is how you give the elephants a bath, in the Cauvery river, at Dubare, Coorg, Karanataka, India: Check-out this youtube link: http://youtube.com/watch?v=5jkVOeWDfPA .

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Jul 17th, 2008, 20:59	#2
solo_trekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: noida Posts: 449	Rest Assured... There WILL be a whole lot of those mosquitoes... Not sure if they are 'expecting' or not... But actually, the short life cycle that the mosquitoes have, the females are almost always 'expecting'...!!! Relax... Just kiddin'...! Mosquito repellants should be good enough... You get both the scented and the awful smelling ones... Better still, demand a mosquito net from your hotel staff... They usually should and will provide for it... And hope you are also combining your trip with the other parts of Beautiful Coorg...! Madekiri, Kakabe, Tala Cauvery et all... And ofcourse, the largest Tibettan settlement anywhere in the world at Bylakuppe...! Cheers...!

Jul 21st, 2008, 21:35	#4
adussias Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Posts: 28	Thank you for the responses, solo trekker and ks bluechip. Glad to hear that Dubare was so enjoyable! I guess we will go prepared for mosquitoes (repellants and long sleeves, etc.), and hope for the best. I'll look forward to seeing any pics that you put up, ks bluechip. How long of a car drive is Dubare from Mysore (if either of you hasreached it via Mysore)? I am curious about how early we need to leave Mysore if we want to be at Dubare at noon. Looking forward to being there! Thanks again, Allison in Boston, MA, USA

Jul 21st, 2008, 22:16	#5
solo_trekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: noida Posts: 449	Hiya... Most of the interesting Elephant viewing sessions take place between 8.00 a.m. and Noon... Thatz when the elephants are at their most active... Or rather, maybe, made to be so...! If you plan to have a short trip in Dubare, you should ideally leave Mysore around 5.00 a.m. - early in the morning... That way you'll avoid the heavy traffic which is normal for a major part of the way... It should take you between 2 and 2 1/2 hours at most... Cheers...!

Jul 21st, 2008, 22:23	#6
adussias Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Posts: 28	Thanks so much, solo trekker, that's very helpful. We are staying overnight at Dubare, and our check-in time is noon. Sounds like the most fun may be the morning after we arrive, before we have to check-out. We are really looking forward to visiting Dubare--it sounds like a great place! Thanks again, Allison in Boston, MA, USA

Jul 21st, 2008, 22:32	#7
solo_trekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: noida Posts: 449	Though it's entirely your prerogative ofcourse, there's still no harm in checking out the possibility of a change in the check-out time to suit your requirements... Quite a few of the hotels are flexible - after all it adds to their goodwill; and it's good for business...! They will be, in all likelihood, more than willing to adjust...! Cheers...!

Jul 21st, 2008, 22:33	#8
ks_bluechip Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,032	We left Medikere in a hired car (Qualis) at 9:00AM and reached Dubare at 10:30AM. Just as we arrived 2 adult and a baby elephant were bathing in the cauvery river and a bunch of tourists were helping out the Mahouts with that Solo_trekker is right elephant bathing happens mostly in morning and the elephant-ride too end by 11 am. If you are staying there overnight I guess starting from Mysore should not be a problem (My guess from Mysore to Dunare by car, should be 3-4 hrs). Dubare pictures will share by tomorrow.

Jul 21st, 2008, 22:37	#9
pmvelu Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 548	Just to add, Mysore-Dubare could be done comfortably in 2 1/2 hours and Traffic wise it's not so crowded !

Jul 22nd, 2008, 20:32	#12
adussias Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US Posts: 28	Thanks so much, ks_bluechip, for sharing the awesome photos and video. They really make me even more enthusiastic about going to Dubare! I know that my kids will love it, too. Take care, Allison in Boston, MA, USA

Jul 23rd, 2008, 03:23	#13
mikewill Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Exeter, England Posts: 276	We spent three nights at Kabini in 2003 - it was really lovely. Very comfortable accommodation. No tigers, just pugmarks, and just missed a leopard (again). But fantastic views of elephants and lots of other mammals and birds too. Good drivers and guides. Don't be afraid to ask if you want to do stuff that's out of the ordinary - it doesn't seem to be a problem. We went birdwatching across the lake to look at waders - they provided a boat and boatman who took us back and forth at no extra charge! Don't remember there being too many mozzies but it wasn't at this time of the year. However, one of the guests did nearly step on a krait on the path on her way to dinner, so keep your eyes open.

Jul 23rd, 2008, 17:53	#14
solo_trekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: noida Posts: 449	A Krait...! Wow...! It's been quite a few years since we had one in our backyard...! The four most dangerous snakes in India are the Indian Cobra, Russell’s Viper, Saw-scaled Viper and the most dangerous of them - the Common Krait. So, honestly... Do mind your step...! Cheers...!

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