George Everest House is situated about 6 kms from Gandhi Chowk in Mussoorie and one of the major tourist attractions in Mussoorie which is secluded and peaceful. It offers spectacular views of the snow-clad Himalayan peaks and panoramic views of the Doon Valley.
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It was the home and laboratory of Sir George Everest. He was a Surveyor-General of India from 1830 to 1843. Sir George bought the Park Estate in Mussoorie located on the western edge of town in 1833 and lived here for almost a decade before retiring to England.
Sir George was largely responsible for completing the section of the Great Trigonometric Survey of India along the meridian arc from the south of India extending north to Nepal.
Hillary and Tenzing were the first successful persons who ascended the Mount Everest. Later on they named this peak as a Mount Everest to give tribute to Sir George Everest. The house is situated in a place from where you can see panoramic view of the Doon Valley on one side and the snow clad Himalayan ranges on the other.
Sir George Everest's House and Laboratory, also known as the Park Estate was built in 1832. These days the George Everest House and George Everest Peak are famous for camping, picnics and adventure outings. Being close to Mussoorie and Dehradun, it is getting popular day by day.
You can do camping in and near George Everest House region.
You can visit and eat at Everest Cafe, which is located on the trail towards the George Everest Peak.
George Everest House is 6 kms away from Gandhi Chowk, West Mall Road, Mussoorie. You can hire jeep, cab or taxi from Dehradun or Mussoorie to reach here. Nearby rail is at Dehradun Railway station which is 35 km away from this place and airport at Jolly Grant, Dehradun is 65 kms away.
Road Route Map to reach George Everest from Dehradun
Dehradun - Bhatta Village - Library (Mussoorie) - Hathipaon - George Everest
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George Everest House is famous among tourist as Tourist attraction, View point, Historical Importance, Himalayan Views, Hiking, Camping.
George Everest House is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Camping, Hiking, Paragliding, Picnic Spots, View Points.
