Jatayu Nature Park
| Jatayu Nature Park, Kollam | |
|---|---|
| ജടായു പരിസ്ഥിതി ഉദ്യാനം, കൊല്ലം | |
  Location of Jatayu Nature Park | |
| Type | Adventure Park |
| Location | Chadayamangalam, Kollam, India |
| Nearest city | Kollam 38 km (24 mi) |
| Coordinates | Kerala 8°51′57″N 76°52′02″E / 8.865888°N 76.867306°ECoordinates: Kerala 8°51′57″N 76°52′02″E / 8.865888°N 76.867306°E |
| Area | 65 acres (26.30 ha) |
| Designer | Rajiv Anchal |
| Operated by | Jatayupara Tourism Pvt Limited |
| Status | Under construction |
| Budget | ₹100 crore (US$15 million) |
| Public transit access |
Chadayamangalam  ,Paravur  - 27.5 km,Kottarakara - 20.5 km |
| Website | Jatayu Nature Park |
Jatayu Nature Park is a park and tourism centre under construction 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 city and 28 km (17 mi) away from Paravur. It is the first PPP tourism initiative in the state of Kerala under the BOT model.[1] 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 mythical bird Jatayu.[2][3]
The park
The ₹100 crore (US$15 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.[4][5] 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. He wish to build a similar structure in Dubai. They will be coming back in February 2016 for taking more pictures of Jatayu Nature Park project.[6]
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 Hindu mythology, who has the form of a Vulture.
As per Hindu mythology, Ravana abducted Sita to Lanka. Jatayu had tried to rescue Sita from Ravana when Ravana is on his way to Lanka. Jatayu fought valiantly with Ravana, but as Jatayu was very old Ravana soon got the better of him. As Rama and Lakshmana chanced upon the stricken and dying Jatayu in their search for Sita, he informs them of the fight between him and Ravana and tells them that he had gone south. It is believed that Jatayu fell on the rocks in Chadayamangalam after his wings were chopped off by Ravana.[7][8]
Facilities
- 6D theatre
- Cable car
- Digital Museum
- Adventure zone (with 20 games)
- Facility for Bird’s eye view
- Ayurvedic and Siddha cave resort[9][10][11]
Gallery
References
- ↑ "Kerala's rock-theme Jatayu Park getting ready to woo visitors - Indiatoday.in". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ "Jatayu Nature Park Website". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ "Kerala park to welcome visitors in Jan - Khaleej Times". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ "Adventure zone at Jatayu park - The Hindu". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ "Kerala's rock-theme Jatayu Park getting ready to woo visitors". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ "Jatayu captivates Dubai official - The Hindu". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ "Jatayupara at Chadayamangalam - Kerala Tourism". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ Lepakshi Temple - Lepakshi :: The Treasure House of Art and Sculpture
- ↑ "Jatayu park to be opened for public in January - The Hindu". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ "Phase I of State's First PPP Tourism Project to be Thrown Open in Jan - TNIE". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ "Jatayu nature park: A new tourist destination of Kerala". Retrieved 1 December 2015.
