Tiffin Top

Tiffin Top, also known as Dorothy's Seat, is a hilltop viewpoint located on Ayarpatta Hill in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Situated at an altitude of approximately 2290-2292 meters above sea level, about 4 kilometers from Mall Road, it offers panoramic 360-degree views of Nainital city and the surrounding Kumaon mountains. The site features a stone memorial bench built in memory of Dorothy Kellet, an English painter.

Visitors can expect a moderate uphill trek of approximately 4 kilometers through pine and oak forests to reach the hilltop. The viewpoint provides sweeping panoramic views of Nainital town, Naini Lake, and the Himalayan mountain ranges. A stone memorial seat commemorates Dorothy Kellet. The area serves as a picnic spot with food stalls available at the top. Visitors can reach the site by trekking or pony ride from Mall Road.

The stone memorial seat was built by Colonel J.P. Kellet, a British Army Officer, in memory of his wife Dorothy Kellet, an English painter who died in a plane crash. The site became known as Dorothy's Seat and later as Tiffin Top.

Named after Dorothy Kellet, an English painter who frequented this location. The memorial represents colonial-era heritage in Nainital and remains a popular spot for visitors seeking scenic views and historical connection.