Perched above the serene valleys of Vagamon, Sheikh Fariduddin is a popular vantage point with some truly wonderful views from its elevated position. A saint of the Islam who used this spot for meditation, it presents an amalgamation of religious significance, nature and history at a level high above. Lying between rolling meadows with a mix of dense forests and tea plantations stretching as far as the eye can reach, it captures essence of an idyllic vacation that travelers searching to escape the crowd will just adore. A hike to the summit is well rewarding because the panoramic views it commands are among the finest one can find in Vagamon; verdant valleys, tea estates, and mountain chains, all stretching as far as the eyes can see into the horizon, under a glorious sky painted at sunrise & sunset.Major Attractions: Hilltop viewpoint, Muslim shrine, panoramic valley views, grasslands, sunrise and sunset viewpointsTop Activities: Sightseeing, photography, trekking, meditation, nature walksDuration: 1–2 HoursBest Time to Visit: October to MarchThis a great spot for taking photographs of nature and sunsets. To top it all off there’s the shrine in the hilltop of Shaikh Fariduddin the saint who lent this hill name; a popular pilgrimage centre attracting countless devotes visiting every now and then to offer their Prayers. At the very summit, one can see a Shrine. The unique aspect about Thangal Hill lies in the quiet and relaxing ambiance that makes its a desirable spot away from tourist crowds. Here, one can sit and unwind by enjoying the cool breezes and misty environs all through his/her visit. Its a trekker’s paradise which has been made into shorter trekking routes, for casual visitors as well, in the beautiful terrains of vagamon and it would not be inappropriate to state that a trip in Vagamon is seldom complete without a trip to Thangal Hill, which in it is close to some other places ofinterest like Pine Forest and Wagamon Lake .
