Actress Maanvi Gagroo is an avid traveller. She often shares her insightful travel experiences on her social media handle. Recently, she took a trip to the Jatayu Earth's Centre in Kerala and shared glimpses from her visit on Instagram. The opening frame featured Maanvi sitting in front of the gigantic sculpture of the mythological bird named Jatayu, who played a pivotal role in the Hindu epic, Ramayana. She wore a white midi dress with red prints all over it. The actress also shared a video of the beautiful view from the Earth's Centre's peak. There were also glimpses of a temple. In the caption, she wrote, "Tourist spots like these. Clean, well-maintained and majestic."
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If Maanvi Gagroo's post inspired you to visit Jatayu Earth's Centre in Kerala, then check out this detailed travel guide:
All About Jatayu Earth's Centre
As per Ramayana, the bird Jatayu fell atop a hillock in Chadayamangalam while trying to save Sita from Ravana. The place is located around 50 km north of Thiruvananthapuram. Artist Rajiv Anchal and his team carved the world-class 70 ft tall sculpture to memorialise Jatayu's sacrifice.
Key Attractions
6D Theatre: Inside the giant Jatayu structure lies a state-of-the-art 6D theatre. Jatayu's heroic battle comes to life with vivid visuals, surround sound and motion-based seating.
The Palace of Janaka: There is a replica of the palace of King Janaka, the father of Goddess Sita, boasting an architecturally brilliant masterpiece.
The Rama Temple: This temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, where visitors can admire the intricate carvings and offer prayers to the deity.
How to Reach
Cable Cars: These Swiss-made cable cars take you on a wonderful ride through the sky as you witness the lush greenery and the towering sculpture below.
Walkway: Adventure seekers can take the scenic walkway equipped with 60,000 stones chiselled to perfection by navigating through the woods. It takes 826 steps to reach the top.
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Other Attractions
- Adventure Activities: Some of the thrilling activities on the Adventure Rock Hill are zip-lining, rock climbing, archery and paintball.
- Camping: Set up your tent in the heart of the Elephant Hill where you can enjoy a campfire, moonlit dinner and soul-filling music.
- Siddha Healing Caves: These natural cave formations have been turned into cottages where visitors can stay and undergo the Siddha Rejuvenation Therapy through a myriad of Ayurvedic practices like herbal massages, varma treatments and steam baths.
Transportation
- By Train: The nearest stations are Kollam Junction, Kottarakkara and Punalur. Hire a cab to Chadayamangalam from there.
- By Road: You can take a KSRTC bus or taxi from Trivandrum or Kollam to Chadayamangalam and walk or ride 500 m to the Centre.
- By Air: From Trivandrum International Airport, hire a taxi or board a bus via NH-66/MC Road to Chadayamangalam, followed by any local transport to the spot.
Whether you're interested in mythology, adventure, and/or nature, this spot is worth visiting.
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