TIFFIN TOP is named "Dorothy Seat" after an English lady 'Klett Dorothy', who often used to paint while sitting on this hill. Tiffin Top is situated at an altitude of about 5 kilometers from Nainital city. To reach here, the road goes through Sukhatal. The path is completely on foot, but it can also be reached by riding a horse. It is situated at an altitude of about 7520 feet. While going towards Tiffin Top, there is a small field in the middle of the forests on the way. Local people tell that once school children used to come here and eat their tiffin after playing, due to which this place got its name Tiffin Top.
How To Reach
TIFFIN TOP
Tiffin top also known as Dorthy’s Seat located on Ayarpatta hill is a terraced hilltop that provide magnificent 360-degree view of the Nainital City. This top is 4km away from Nainital City. One can reach Tiffin Top by trek or on Pony from Nainital bus stand.
If you are travelling by road from Delhi, buses and taxis are available from ISBT Anand Vihar to Nainital. The distance from Delhi to Tiffin top is 315km.
If you prefer to travel by air, Pantnagar airport is nearest airport to Snow View Point which is 70km away. Taxis are available from airport to Tiffin top.
If you are travelling by train, Kathgodam station is the nearest railway station to Snow View Point which is 27km away. Taxis, sharing cabs are available from station to Tiffin top.