Tiffin Top, Nainital

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Ayarpatta Hills, Nainital, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Tiffin Top, Nainital provides excellent view of the Himalayas and the Nainital town. The road to this picnic spot crawls along the rugged hill side swaying this way and that, and than all in one breadth in hushed silence suddenly unfolds a canvas on which nature has painted this beautiful spot. Tiffin Top commands an excellent view of the Himalayas as well as the neighboring country side. Tiffin Top and Lands end can be covered at a stretch as both spots are side by side.

Tiffin Top, Nainital

HistoryEdit

Tiffin Top is at 7520 ft (2290 mt) height in Ayarpatta region also known as Dorothy’s seat – in memory of an English lady Mrs. Kellet Dorothy, who was killed in an air crash build by her husband an admirers after her death. Tiffin Top which meanes “Packed food consmed duriing the day” so visitors and tourists would trek to Tiffin top with packed lunch’s and spend a quiet and peaceful picnic.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

March to June.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Nainital is well connected by a road network and national highways- 87. The tourist can reach to Nainital by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

BUS : The nearest bus stand is at Tallital, located just a km from the heart of Nainital. Nainital is well-connected by an extensive network of roads to Delhi, Bareilly, Almora, and Ranikhet. The bus charge varies between Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.

Train : Nainital does not have a train station. Kathgodam is the nearest railway station, which is 35 km away from Nainital. Delhi (Ranikhet Exp), Lucknow (Bagh Exp) and Bareilly (Bagh Exp)are directly connected with Kathgodam by rail. Taxi fare from Kathgodam to Nainital is about Rs 600.

Air : There is no airport in Nainital. The Pantnagar Airport is the nearest air base to Nainital, which is located at a distance of 71 km. This airport is connected to the Indira Gandhi International Airport of Delhi by frequent flights. Besides, it is connected to all the major destinations of India. Taxis are available from this airport to Nainital. Pantnagar Airport : 91-5944-233685, 91-5944-233760.

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