Writings of Kerala Geek

Unlike my hometown Idikki (or Idukki?), Thrissur (or Trichur?) has a flat terrain. But there is a small hill on the outskirts of Thrissur town which is very popular locally. This place is known as Vilangan hills and gives a panoramic view of the Thrissur city. It is located about 5KM from city centre.

After visiting anathottil at punnathur kotta, we left for Vilangan hills. At the bottom there is a check post and you have to pay an entry fee to the hills. The road from there to top is narrow and rather dangerous at some places. While going up we could see lot of couples coming down in bikes (Yes! it s a popular destination for young and old lovers in Thrissur who look for some privacy).

Towards the top we could see an open theatre on the left side of the road. This is now covered with high grown bushes and is home to crickets and frogs. When we reached at top we could see the Thrissur town in all its glory! There is a playground for children at the edge and it seems well protected from the cliff. In fact when we were there two school buses came there. There is an open room on the top to sit and chat.  There is also a small ice-cream shop below.

Check out the Vilangan hills photos below. If you are interested in a satellite picture, click here.

The whole Vilangan hills is covered with heavy grown bush. That is why there are lot of young couples who come there and disappear into the grass! What happens next is something national population committee or hindustan latex would surely be interested) When we were there we saw a couple being questioned by security (yes - the omnipresent moral police of Kerala). Reason: The girl is in school uniform and the guy looks like he is over 40. hmmm…

In conclusion, Vilangan hills (Vilangan kunnu) is popular with kids and those who wish to produce kids.