Anita Rao Kashi
Anita Rao Kashi is a freelance travel and food writer based in Bangalore. After nearly 12 years with The Times of India in Bangalore,she went freelance in Jan 2006 to write about travel and food. Her stories have appeared in such publications as Lonely Planet Magazine India, National Geographic Magazine India, Economic Times, Jetwings, Femina, Tiger Tales, Silkwinds, Bangalore Mirror, The Star of Malaysia etc. Apart from writing for various national and international magazines, newspapers and websites, as well blogging on travel and food, she has worked on travel and food guides.
Spending a morning with elephants, not just riding them but taking them through their morning routine, might seem a bit farfetched but at Dubare Elephant Camp, the endeavour is just that. Located about 110 km West of Mysore in Coorg district on the banks of the river Cauvery, Jungle Lodges and Resorts has set up a resort here but visitors can just go for a day visit too. A little boat ferries visitors to the other bank where the elephant camp is located. Early in the morning the elephants are herded to the water and washed thoroughly. If it is fun to participate in this as they are sometimes playful and splash water everywhere. They are then fed with large balls of ragi mixed with other grains and nutritious items. Finally, visitors can get to ride on them through the forest. The feeding and elephants rides are repeated late in the afternoon.
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