chadayamangalam

Chadayamangalam is a town in the Kollam district of Kerala, situated along the Main Central (MC) Road between Kilimanoor and Kottarakkara. It is world-renowned for housing Jatayu Earth's Center, an eco-tourism project built around a massive rock hill.

Primary Attractions
​Jatayu Earth's Center (Jatayupara):
​The Sculpture: Features the world’s largest functional bird sculpture (200 ft long, 150 ft wide, and 70 ft high) perched at 1,000 feet above sea level, sculpted by filmmaker and artist Rajiv Anchal. It symbolizes women's safety, honor, and sacrifice based on the Ramayana legend.

Amenities & Experiences: Includes a Swiss-built cable car (ropeway) system, an 826-step walkway trail, an audio-visual digital museum, a 6D theatre, and a rainwater harvesting reservoir.

Adventure Rock Hill: Offers activities like zip-lining, rock climbing, rappelling, valley crossing, archery, and paintball.

Kottukal Rock-Cut Cave Temple: Located about 4 km from the town center, this 8th–9th century heritage structure features rock-cut cave architecture dedicated to Shiva and Ganapathi.

Travel Overview

AspectDetails
Location~38 km from Kollam City, ~43 km from Thiruvananthapuram
Best Time to VisitOctober to March for pleasant weather and clear hilltop views
Park Timings10:00 AM – 5:30 PM / 6:00 PM (Daily)
Nearest Railway StationKollam Junction (QLN) (~38 km)
Nearest AirportTrivandrum International Airport (TRV) (~45 km)