Jatayu Earth’s Center

Jatayu Nature Park, Kollam
ജടായു പരിസ്ഥിതി ഉദ്യാനം, കൊല്ലം
Location of Jatayu Nature Park
Type Adventure Park
Location Chadayamangalam, Kollam, India
Nearest city Kollam(Quilon)
38 km (24 mi)
Coordinates 8°51′57″N 76°52′02″E / 8.865888°N 76.867306°E / 8.865888; 76.867306Coordinates: 8°51′57″N 76°52′02″E / 8.865888°N 76.867306°E / 8.865888; 76.867306
Area 65 acres (26.30 ha)
Opening Phase-I[1]
5 December 2017 (2017-12-05)
Phase-II[2]
17 August 2018 (2018-08-17)
Designer Rajiv Anchal
Operated by Jatayupara Tourism Pvt Limited
Status Open all year
Budget ₹100 crore (US$14 million)
Public transit access Chadayamangalam Bus interchange,
Paravur Mainline rail interchange - 27.5 km,
Kottarakara Mainline rail interchange - 20.5 km,
Kollam ferry/water interchange - 36 km,
Trivandrum Airport interchange - 52.3 km
Nearest City Kollam (Quilon) - 39.9 km
Website Jatayu Earth’s Center

Jatayu Earth’s Center or Jatayu Nature Park is a park and tourism centre at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala. Designed by Rajiv Anchal, This rock-theme nature park is about 38 km (24 mi) away from Kollam and 46 km (29 mi) away from the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram. It is the first PPP tourism initiative in the state of Kerala under the BOT model. When open, Jatayu Nature Park will hold the distinction of having the world’s largest bird sculpture (200 feet (61 m) long, 150 feet (46 m) broad, 70 feet (21 m) in height and having 15,000 square feet (1,400 m2) of floor area) of the great bird Jatayu.[3][4].The park became partially operational by the opening of Adventure Rock Hill on 5 December 2017. ₹3,500 (US$49) would be the per head fee to enter the rock hill.[5][6]

The park

The ₹100 crore (US$14 million) worth initial phase of Jatayu Nature Park is expected to open in the first quarter of 2017 with an adventure zone having 3 km (1.9 mi) radius.[7][8] On 29 November 2015, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce's Director of stakeholder relations, Majid Al Marri visited the under construction Jatayu Nature Park along with the Chief Minister of Kerala, Mr. Oommen Chandy and he got amazed by the project.

The second phase of Jatayu Earth’s Center including rock theme park, Cable car service and helicopter local flying service will be inaugurated on 4 July 2018 by Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala.[9][10]

Etymology

The Jatayu Nature Park is under construction at Chadayamangalam(Jatayumangalam) town. The town got this name in connection with Jatayu, the demi-god in Ramayana, who has the form of a vulture.

As per Ramayana, Ravana abducted Sita to Lanka. Jatayu had tried to rescue Sita from Ravana when Ravana was on his way to Lanka. Jatayu fought valiantly with Ravana, but as Jatayu was very old Ravana soon got the better of him. Rama and Lakshmana while on the search for Sita chanced upon the stricken and dying Jatayu, who informs them of the fight between him and Ravana and tells them that Ravana had headed South. It is believed that Jatayu fell on the rocks in Chadayamangalam after his wings were clipped by Ravana.[11][12]

Ravana cuts Jatayu's wings, by Raja Ravi Varma

Facilities

  • 6D theatre
  • Cable car
  • Helipads and local flying service
  • Digital Museum
  • Adventure zone (with 20 games)
  • Facility for Bird’s eye view
  • Ayurvedic and Siddha cave resort[13][14][15]
Panoramic view of Jatayu Nature Park under construction at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district

References

  1. ↑ "Kerala's First BOT Model Ecotourism Project, is Now Open for Public". Voyagers World. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  2. ↑ "Kerala tourism to unveil world's largest bird sculpture". The Quint. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  3. ↑ "Jatayu Nature Park Website". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  4. ↑ "Kerala park to welcome visitors in Jan - Khaleej Times". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  5. ↑ "Adventure Rock Hill open for visitors". Times of India. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
  6. ↑ "Enjoy a day of adventure at Jatayu Earth's Center". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  7. ↑ "Adventure zone at Jatayu park - The Hindu". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  8. ↑ "Kerala's rock-theme Jatayu Park getting ready to woo visitors". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  9. ↑ "Rock theme park to be opened on July 4". The Hindu. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  10. ↑ "Jatayu Centre to open on July 4". Deccan Chronicle. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  11. ↑ "Jatayupara at Chadayamangalam - Kerala Tourism". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  12. ↑ Lepakshi Temple - Lepakshi :: The Treasure House of Art and Sculpture
  13. ↑ "Jatayu park to be opened for public in January - The Hindu". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  14. ↑ "Phase I of State's First PPP Tourism Project to be Thrown Open in Jan - TNIE". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  15. ↑ "Jatayu nature park: A new tourist destination of Kerala". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
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