- Distance
- About 50 km by road
- Drive time
- 1.5 hours one way
- Pickup
- Trivandrum
- Destination
- Jatayu Earth's Center, Kerala
- Trip type
- Same-day return possible
- Vehicles
- Sedan, SUV, tempo traveller, coach
About the trip
Jatayu Earth's Center at Chadayamangalam is a rock park built around the Ramayana tale of Jatayu, the bird who fell here fighting Ravana. Its giant stone sculpture on the hilltop is reached by cable car, with adventure activities and a small temple on the hill. From Trivandrum it is a short drive north on the MC Road through Venjaramoodu and Kilimanoor.
What to see in Jatayu Earth's Center
- Jatayu sculpture
- Cable car ride
- Adventure park activities
- Kodandarama Temple
On the road
Follow the MC Road via Venjaramoodu and Kilimanoor. Book tickets online and arrive early, as cable car queues build by late morning.
A same-day plan
- 8:00 amLeave Trivandrum on the MC Road
- 9:30 amArrive and have breakfast
- 10:00 amCable car up to the sculpture
- 11:30 amExplore the hilltop and museum
- 1:00 pmLunch at the site
- 2:30 pmAdventure activities or rest
- 4:00 pmDrive back to Trivandrum
Timings are a guide — tell us when you want to leave and what you want to see, and the driver will work around it.
Choose your vehicle
Airport runs, couples and small families on short trips.
The usual pick for family trips, ghat roads and long days on the highway.
Extra room and comfort for special occasions and senior guests.
Extended families, pilgrimage parties and office outings.
Weddings, school trips and temple tours with a big party.
Every car is air-conditioned and comes with an experienced driver. Our quote is all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permit and driver batta — and is confirmed in writing before you book.
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