The Jatayu Sculpture — a place worth visiting (must-visit) destination for travel enthusiasts

Chadayamangalam is a small town in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It is renowned for the world's largest bird sculpture, the Jatayu sculpture, and the hilltop that it’s built on is known as Jatayupara, which is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Kerala.

The statue is a tribute to the mythical story of an eagle bird named Jatayu from Hindu mythology (the Ramayana). The brief of Ravana and Jatayu's fight occurred when Ravana abducted Sita and was on his way to Lanka, now Sri Lanka. The statue stands at an impressive height of 200 feet.

The Historical significance and the making of the epic sculpture

The statue was fabricated by Indian spiritual leader and philanthropist Sri Ravi Shankar as part of his Art of Living initiative and symbolizes his commitment to peace, unity, and harmony among all people.

The plan was an idea originally put forth by the famous sculptor and filmmaker/director Rajiv Anchal and was intended to establish a film display inside the sculpture for people to learn about the story of the fight of both the mythical characters and get inside the Jatayu sculpture’s wings to watch the drama that depicts the conflict between Ravana and Jatayu. Both children and adults will enjoy the 6D presentation of the performance. impressive, isn’t it?

The statue is made from stones and stainless steel and is lit from within with LED lighting, creating an ethereal atmosphere that encourages reflection on its message.

Jatayu Nature Park

It has become a popular destination for tourists from all over the world for its unique location atop the hill and the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The Jatayu Adventure (Nature) Center was established there, on top of the hills, with a mission to bring out the best of it for visitors to enjoy and benefit from the adventure activities.

Rappelling in the Jatayu (adventure) Nature Park

Visitors can also enjoy recreational activities like rock climbing, bouldering, rappelling, hilltop climbing, commando net, paintball, valley crossing, and zip-lining near the world’s first and largest bird sculpture with breathtaking views of the lush green mountains.

Book your tickets at the best prices for the nature park and stay in Kollam from Online Vacations, or give us a call at +919988554232, and our tour operator will connect with you shortly.

Chadayamangalam has become an important part of Kerala’s tourism industry for its unique attractions and offerings. With its rich cultural heritage, scenic beauty, and adventure activities, it provides visitors with an unforgettable experience.

It is an important historical and conventional center in the state, as it was once the capital of the former princely state of Elayidathu Swaroopam. The town has many ancient temples and monuments that are still standing today, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Things to do near Jatayu Adventure Nature Park

• Enjoy the light and sound show in the museum inside the Jatayu statue and delve into the beautiful plays organized from the epic in the Digital Museum.
• Jatayu Rock — the immersive sculpture is the main tourist attraction in the state of Kerala.
• Thangassery Lighthouse — the lighthouse in Thangassery, Kollam city gives you the best possible views and is one of the two lighthouses in the city.
• Adventure Park — The adventure nature park is spread across 20 acres of land that floods you with experiences.
• Palaruvi waterfalls — stands high at the height of 300 ft., Palaruvi waterfalls are the 32nd highest fall in India.

Kerala is famously known for its rich cultural traditions that are still followed by people with all their excitement and enthusiasm. It is also known for its traditional handicrafts and art forms such as Kathakali and Ottamthullal.

How to reach Chadayamangalam

• By Air

Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) — 51.2 Km

• By Train

The nearest railway stations to Jatayu Nature Park are Punalur railway station — 25 Km

Kollam Junction railway station — 38.7 km

Kottarakara railway station — 23.1 km

Varkala railway station — 30 Km

Get your travel booked in advance from Online Vacations to avoid unnecessary problems with travel.

There’s more to Kerala, and to know more interesting facts about Kerala, visit our latest blog.

For customized holiday packages for Kerala, visit here.

Pack your bags and get ready to indulge deep in Kerala’s beauty and exclusive affluence for nature. Visit Online Vacations and book your hotel packages at amazing deals.

Happy Reading!