George Everests House
About George Everests House
Far From City: 5 kms from city center
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About George Everest's House
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Time Required:1 - 2 hours
Open Time:10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Cost:No Entry Fee
History of Sir George Everest
George Everest was a British Surveyor and geographer who served as the Surveyor General of India from 1830-1843. Largely responsible for surveying the median arc of India from its southernmost point to north Nepal, Sir Everest initially objected the honour of naming the highest peak after him. The disagreement was based on the fact that he had nothing to do with the discovery of the mountain peak. However, Everest?s name was still used as a compromise in the difficulty of finding a name and hence, Peak XV came to be known as Mount Everest.
Best time to visit George Everest's House
Mussoorie is best visited in summers owing to the pleasant weather and peak season. The amazing climate calls a lot of tourists. You can also visit in winters to witness snow-falls. Although, we advise you to avoid visiting in monsoons as this area receives a lot of rainfall.
How to Reach George Everest's House
Located at a distance of mere 7-8 kms from the city, the house can be reached by hiring a cab from the Mall Road or Gandhi Chawk till the top of the peak. Still more adventure seekers can trek to the cliff which will take 1.5 - 2 hours at most. Another option is to take a public transport- jeep, bus or shared taxi from Gandhi Chawk to the foot of the hill called Hathipaon. From Hathipaon, you can either mini trek to the top or rent motorbikes or shared taxis.
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Tips
1. As the house is on the top of the cliff, the sun rays are the most striking- so try and wear light coloured cotton clothes to stay cool.2. Carry your sunglasses for a better sight.3. Also, carry water to stay hydrated, especially if you're trekking.4. Be careful of the plants in the front yard to avoid tripping.5. Try and be there at the time of sunset, for a spectacular view.
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