Jatayu Nature Park

Jatayu Nature Park (celebrated globally as Jatayu Earth's Center and the home of the Guinness World Record holding world's largest functional bird sculpture), perched upon the monumental granite hills of Chadayamangalam just 38 km east of Kollam city in Kerala, is one of India's most striking, technologically advanced, and visionary eco tourism and adventure tourism complexes.

Conceptualized, designed, and sculpted over a decade by renowned film director and sculptor Rajiv Anchal on a sprawling 65 acre rocky hill terrain rising 1,000 feet (305 meters) above sea level, this colossal concrete sculpture measures an astounding 200 feet in length, 150 feet in width, and 70 feet in height, symbolizing the noble mythological demi god Jatayu from the epic Ramayana who valiantly fought the demon king Ravana to rescue Goddess Sita and fell upon this very granite cliff with severed wings.

It's the home of the world's largest bird sculpture featuring an extraordinary five storied multi dimensional museum and 6D theater housed within its hollow body, Swiss cable car ropeway system offering aerial ascents over rugged granite peaks, thrilling adventure zones offering 20+ extreme games (including rock climbing, ziplining, rappelling, archery, and paintball), a specialized Siddha and Ayurvedic cave healing sanctuary, the sacred mythical footprint of Lord Rama (Rama Padam), and a natural freshwater pool in a rock cleft that never runs dry.

It represents a rich cultural, architectural, and adventure sanctuary where epic Ramayana mythology, women safety symbolism, cutting edge Swiss ropeway engineering, and rugged Western Ghats eco tourism unite in Kottarakkara taluk.

Located in Chadayamangalam along the Main Central Road (MC Road / SH 1), it sits 38 km from Kollam Junction Railway Station (QLN), 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram, and 52 km from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), easily accessible by regular KSRTC interstate buses, tourist taxis, and private cars.

The Guinness Record: 200 Foot Bird Sculpture

The grand sculpture portrays the noble avian warrior Jatayu lying on his back with talons curled in defensive combat, carved with meticulous anatomical realism.

Dedicated as a global tribute to women safety and honour, the sculpture honors Jatayu's sacrifice in protecting the dignity of a woman against tyranny.

Truth is, gliding over the rocky chasm in a glass cable car as the colossal bird sculpture appears on the horizon is impressive.

Swiss Cable Car Ropeway & 6D Museum

Ropeway: Fully enclosed 8 passenger Swiss Doppelmayr cable cars transport visitors smoothly from the base station to the 1,000 foot hilltop in under 8 minutes.

Inside the Bird's Body: The interior houses an immersive museum with five exhibition levels showcasing Treta Yuga history and audio visual storytelling.

Adventure Park, Ziplining & Rama Padam

Thrilling Adventure Activities: A separate adventure rock zone features rock face bouldering, chimney climbing, vertical ladders, commandonet, and long distance zipline cables.

Sacred Rama Footprint: Beside the fallen bird sculpture lies an ancient rock impression revered as the sacred footprint of Lord Rama, alongside a small shrine.

After experiencing the wonders of Jatayu Nature Park, explore the pristine backwaters of Munroe Island, visit the historic Thangassery Lighthouse, or relax beside the tranquil waters of Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam.