Tag: Jatayu Earths center

Polachira should also be included in the biodiversity circuit

There is a need to include polachira in the biodiversity circuit announced in the budget as part of tourism development in the district. Polachira is one of the rarest destinations in the state and is a treasure trove of varieties. It is also home to a variety of migratory birds depending on the season. It is also home to a wide variety of fishes. Paddy and fish farming are done intermittently in an area covering ​​1500 acres. Many people, including foreigners, come here without any development activities. Paravur Lake and Malakkayal, which are rich in mangrove forests, can be added ... Read more

Take a selfie with the Jatayu in Kerala and win a smartphone!

The Jatayu Earth’s Center at Chadayamangalam, near Kollam district in Kerala, is organizing a month-long selfie contest, ‘snap n win’. The contest is aimed to popularize the tourism destination that is slowly evolving as one of the best international tourist destinations of Kerala. The Jatayu Earth’s Center, which is the first BOT (Build, Operate, and Transfer) project of the Kerala Tourism, stands tall as a symbol of women safety and honour. The giant sculpture of the mythical bird Jatayu, symbolises the protection of women. The sculpture has a length of 200 feet, width of 150 feet and height of 70 feet. ... Read more

Inauguration of Jatayu Earths Center postponed

Considering the disastrous situation of rain and flood in the state, the inauguration function of Jatayu Earth’s Center at Chadayamangalam, Kollam, has been postponed until further notice. It was informed by Kadakampally Surendran, Tourism Minister of Kerala. “The helicopter of Jadayu Earth’s Center will be used for rescue operations in the flood affected areas,” said Rajiv Anchal, Managing Director, Jatayu Earth’s Center. Earlier, it was planned to inaugurate on 17th August 2018.