Discover Tiffin Top Nainital: Learn about entry fee & distance

Tiffin Top Nainital  is a popular viewpoint, just 4 kilometers away from the heart of Nainital. Perched at an elevation of approximately 2,292 meters, it offers panoramic views of the Himalayas. The trail to Tiffin Top Nainital is lined with lush deodar, oak, and pine forests, providing a refreshing escape from urban life.

Don’t Confuse

Dorothy’s Seat and Tiffin Top are separate spots, with Tiffin Top Nanital being en route to Dorothy’s Seat. Named in memory of Dorothy Kellet, an English artist, is a favorite spot for photography, and hiking. There are actually 5-6 points along this route. These spots are not accessible by road, so most people start from the parking lot below and take horses to reach them. However, the locals with horses often discourage walking.

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Entry Fee

The Uttarakhand forest department now requires an entry fee of INR 50 per person for access to eco-tourism spots like Tiffin Top and China Peak in Nainital district.

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What to See

The view from there is breathtaking! You’ll be amazed by the snow-clad peaks of Trishul, Nanda Devi, and the Panchchuli range in their early-morning magnificence. To your left, you can see Naina Peak and Camel’s Hump, while in the middle, the town of Nainital with its lovely lake at its heart unfolds before you.

You’ll also spot Raj Bhawan, the golf course, and the schools—St. Joseph, Sherwood, and All Saint’s—nestled amid vast, lush green forests. The observatory, poised atop a hill and surrounded by trees, completes this unforgettable picture.

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Getting There

Tiffin Top Nainital trek Distance is 4-kilometer,  a 30-minute slow walk from Clifton leads you to one of Nainital’s vantage points.

China Peak in Nainital

China Peak, also known as Naina Peak, is the highest point in Nainital, standing at 2,615 meters. It is approximately 6 kilometers from the town center. The trek to China Peak is quite challenging and requires a good level of fitness, but it offers stunning views of the snow-clad Himalayan ranges and  Naini Lake below.

Getting There