About Jatayu Earth's Center
Jatayu Earth's Center is a rock-themed nature park at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district, Kerala, built atop Jatayupara hill. It is centered around the world's largest bird sculpture, a 200-foot-long sculpture of Jatayu from the Ramayana. Developed as an adventure and cultural tourism destination, the park combines the sculpture, museum, adventure activities and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Visitors guide
Visitors can take a cable car or trek to the hilltop to see the colossal Jatayu sculpture that houses a museum and viewing areas inside. The hilltop offers panoramic views, landscaped gardens, and photo points. Facilities include a museum dedicated to the Ramayana, adventure zone with zipline, rappelling and rock climbing, food court, and walking trails around the rock formation.
Key highlights
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World's largest bird sculpture - 200 feet long, 150 feet wide and 70 feet tall sculpture of Jatayu
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Cable car ride to the hilltop with panoramic views of Chadayamangalam and surrounding hills
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Multimedia museum inside the sculpture narrating the story of Jatayu
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Adventure park with zipline, rock climbing, rappelling, paintball and archery
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Hilltop viewpoint and landscaped gardens around Jatayupara rock
History of Jatayu Earth's Center
The site is associated with the Ramayana legend of Jatayu, the vulture who attempted to rescue Sita from Ravana and fell on the rock at Chadayamangalam. The park and sculpture were conceived and designed by filmmaker and sculptor Rajiv Anchal over about 10 years and opened to the public in 2017-2018.
Culture & Context
The center commemorates the Jatayu legend from the Ramayana and is presented as a symbol of women's safety and honour. The sculpture and museum highlight the epic narrative and local folklore linked to Jatayupara rock, making it a cultural landmark in Kerala.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 52 km away; taxi and bus connections to Chadayamangalam |
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