Jatayu Center Nature Park - Kerala

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Jatayu Center Nature Park, also known as Jatayu Earth's Center Nature Park or Jatayu Rock, is a popular adventure park and tourist attraction located in Chadayamangalam, Kollam, Kerala. Here's some additional information about the park and how to reach it:

Source - https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/new-tourist-attractions-in-india/

Key Information:

  • The park is situated about 38 kilometers from Kollam city.

  • It was opened in phases, with the initial opening on December 5, 2017, and further renovations on August 17, 2018. The park is spread over 65 acres of land.

  • It is known for housing the world's largest bird statue of Jatayu, which measures 200 feet in length, 150 feet in width, and 70 feet in height, and it was created by the artist Rajiv Anchal.

 

Source - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jatayu_Earth%27s_Center_Nature_Park

Attractions at the Park:

  • The park offers a range of attractions, including the Statue of Jatayu, a museum, an adventure park, a cave resort, inscriptions, plaques, and a gallery.

  • The park is based on the epic Ramayana, which tells the story of the battle between Jatayu and Ravana.

 

Statue of Jatayu

The statue is a symbol of the legend and signifies the protection of women, and their honor and security. The statue is also known for the Jatayu museum.

 

Jatayu Adventure Park – There is one adventure park at rock hill, opened on 5 December 2017.

 

Cave Resort – As per epic, Jatayu took shelter at the cave after his encounter with Ravana. This is one of the Ayurvedic and Siddha caves and now turned into a resort. Some part of the resort is still under construction offering ayurvedic healing to the travelers.

 

Location and access – It is located on the hilltop in the Kollam region in Kerala. No special transport is required to reach the park though visitors must use the cable car to attain the top of the park. Visitors aiming to enter the park should get a paid ticket and they can only bring cameras. No bags or luggage is allowed while entering the park as it is part of keeping the place clean. Travelers will get lockers there to keep their valuable items and there will be a security check before entering the top.

 

Inscriptions and plaques - A sign outside the museum pays honor to the fallen Jatayu, in a poem written by K. Jayakumar.

 

Jatayu fell – This area is blocked with talons and beaks.


How to Reach Jatayu Nature Park:

By Air: The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, which is approximately 52.3 kilometers away. From there, you can hire a private taxi or take a bus to reach the park.

By Train: The nearest railway stations are Paravur Mainline rail (27 km away) and Kottarakkara station (21.8 km away). You can book train tickets to these stations and then take local transportation to reach the park.

By Road: You can reach the park by road either from Kollam city, Kottarakkara, or other nearby cities. Buses are available for easy transportation.

Cable Car: To access the hilltop where the park is located, visitors need to use a cable car. Paid tickets are required to enter the park, and there will be a security check. Visitors are allowed to bring cameras, but no bags or luggage are allowed to maintain the cleanliness of the park.

Jatayu Nature Park is a unique destination that combines adventure, history, and natural beauty, making it a popular attraction for tourists visiting Kerala.

Location: Jatayu Nature Park Rd, Jatayu Junction, Chadayamangalam, Kerala 691534, India

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