Jatayu Nature Park: Kerala’s New Tourist Heaven With World’s Largest Bird Sculpture

New Delhi: The city of Kerala, finally has a new addition to its elongated list of tourist destinations.

The first of its kind destination offered by state tourism board – Jatayu Nature Park, having world’s largest bird sculpture, is open for the visitors, now.

It is built at the picturesque location at the Kollam district of Kerela where ‘Jatayu’ (the bird) is believed to have fallen from the sky.

Who Was Jatayu?

‘Jatayu’ is the mythical creature who fought with Ravana in a bid to safeguard ‘Sita’ from the devil. However, after a fierce battle, ‘Jatayu’ lost his wings and fell on the ground and later died.

World’s Largest Bird Sculpture

The park, which is spread across an area of 65 acres has the huge replica of the Jatayu. It is 200 feet in length, 150 feet in breadth and 70 feet in height.

Famous filmmaker Rajiv Anchal is the man behind the development of this unique bird sculpture. It is built on the 15,000 square feet platform at an altitude of 1,000 feet.

Attraction Points For Tourists

• The factor which makes it a tourist heaven is the 360-degree view of beautiful mountains stretched across the horizon.

• Moreover, the place has a 6D theatre, a museum, Ayurvedic cave resort and adventure sports zone with activities such as archery, paintball, laser tag, rock climbing, rifle shooting and much more.

• Also, tourist can have a bird’s eye view of the entire place with the cable car.

• By weaving a romantic blend of art, epic, history, adventure, technology and wellness, this park has every potential to offer a memorable experience to the tourists.

Nature Friendly

Besides, the extravaganza mentioned above, the park also caters to the local communities. It also has renewable energy and rainwater harvesting project.

4 Jan 2016
Rumani