Jatayu Earth’s Center is a hilltop tourism destination in Chadayamangalam, Kollam district, Kerala, about 28 km from Varkala. Its centerpiece is a monumental sculpture of Jatayu, the legendary bird from the Ramayana, and the site combines the sculpture with cable-car and walkway visit options.
- Location: Jatayu Junction, Jatayu Nature Park Road, Chadayamangalam, Kerala 691534.
- From Varkala: Varkala railway station is 30 km from Jatayu Nature Park.
- Visit options: Jatayu Sculpture & Cable Car and Jatayu Sculpture and Walkway.
- Tickets: Online booking is available; check current ticket information before making plans.
What Jatayu Earth’s Center includes
Jatayu Earth’s Center brings together a large sculpture, a four-hill landscape and a story drawn from the Ramayana. Kerala Tourism describes the center, also known as Jatayu Nature Park or Jatayu Rock, as a 65-acre mythological and eco-tourism destination.
The Jatayu sculpture was designed by sculptor Rajiv Anchal. Kerala Tourism gives its dimensions as 200 feet long, 150 feet wide and 70 feet tall. It depicts the legendary bird whose bravery inspired the attraction, according to the center’s site.
The 65-acre site spans four hills and was developed as Kerala’s first Build-Operate-Transfer tourism project. For regional weather patterns that can help shape your plans, the best time to visit Varkala varies with the seasons.
How do you get from Varkala to Jatayu Earth’s Center?
You can travel from Varkala to the center by road, or look into bus services to Chadayamangalam. Varkala railway station is 30 km from Jatayu Nature Park, according to the Kollam district government. For a Varkala base before the journey, White House Residency offers rooms.
Local buses to Chadayamangalam run from Varkala, Kollam, Punalur and Kottarakkara. Chadayamangalam is the nearest bus stand. The district government directs visitors to the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation website to search for buses; confirm services’ timetables and fares before you set out.
The official address is Jatayu Junction, Jatayu Nature Park Road, Chadayamangalam, Kerala 691534. If your trip begins at the station, the route from Varkala Sivagiri station to Varkala town connects the two parts of your journey.
Tickets, entry and attraction options
You can choose between Jatayu Sculpture & Cable Car and Jatayu Sculpture and Walkway. The official site advertises a cable-car ride to and from the sculpture.
Online booking is available. Check the official site before you go for current ticket prices, booking details and which options are operating.
Accessibility and physical demands
The center has a wheelchair, lavatories for specially-abled visitors, parking, a snack bar, a game zone and free water. It does not specify accessible routes or mobility restrictions.
If you need step-free access or have questions about the walkway, cable car or movement around the site, contact the center before travelling. Its visitor contact number is +91 9778414178, and its email is info@jatayuearthscenter.in.
Allowing time for the visit
Plan your visit around the attraction option you select and the journey to Chadayamangalam. Published opening hours range from 9:00 to 18:00, so check the official site before you go.
If you’re planning another regional outing, a Varkala to Kollam day trip offers a separate route from the visit to Chadayamangalam.
FAQs
Where is Jatayu Earth’s Center?
It is in Chadayamangalam, Kollam district, Kerala. The official address is Jatayu Junction, Jatayu Nature Park Road, Chadayamangalam, Kerala 691534.
What is the main attraction at Jatayu Earth’s Center?
The centerpiece is a monumental sculpture of Jatayu, the legendary bird from the Ramayana, designed by sculptor Rajiv Anchal.
Can you reach Jatayu Earth’s Center by bus?
Local buses to Chadayamangalam run from Varkala, Kollam, Punalur and Kottarakkara. Chadayamangalam is the nearest bus stand; check the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation website for bus information.
Does Jatayu Earth’s Center offer a cable car?
The official site advertises a cable-car ride to and from the sculpture, and the center offers a Sculpture & Cable Car visit option. Confirm current operation before your visit.