Sir George Everest House

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Sight Address : Sir George Everest House 6 km from Gandhi Chowk / Library Bazaar, West end of the Mall Road, in Mussoorie.Edit

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The place is also known as the Park Estate. It was the laboratory of the first surveyor general in India, Sir George Everest. Mount Everest, the highest peak of the world is named after him. The snow clad ranges of the Himalayas and the Doon valley present a captivating sight. Hathipaon and the Park Estate is a beautiful place for picnic and trekking activities. Park Estate is a former office and house of Sir George Everest, the first Surveyor General of India. The name of the highest peak in India, Mount Everest, was named after him. The remnains of fireplaces and the wooden beams are the prime attractions of the colonial bungalow and the observatory. Surrounded by lush green mountains, the estate offers a beautiful view of the Doon Valley. Tourists can also spot various species of Himalayan wildlife in this area.

Sir George Everest House

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Best Season to VisitEdit

Sep – June

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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1 hours

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Rice Bowl Restaurant ; The Mall Rd, Rialto, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand 248179. ; Ph/M – 0135 263 1684 ; Food Serve – Chinese & Asian food.

How to ReachEdit

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

BUS : Mussoorie is well connected with motorable roads. Luxury and normal Buses to Mussoorie are easily available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Mussoorie are also available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state like Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar and Tehri, etc.

Train : Mussoorie does not have a train station,The nearest railway station to Mussoorie is Dehradun Railway station. Dehradun is well connected by trains from major cities of India. There are two trains that run daily between Delhi to Dehradun and vice-versa. Mussoorie is located 36kms from Dehradun Railway Station. Shatabdi Express and Mussoorie Express are the two major trains connecting Dehradun with major cities of India. Taxis and Buses are asily available from Dehradun to Mussoorie.

Air : Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Mussoorie. It is situated 60kms from Mussoorie with well metalled roads. Taxis are easily available from Jolly Grant Airport to Mussoorie. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Jolly Grant Airport : 0135 241 2052.

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Safety / WarningEdit

1. Driving in hilly area is risky, always keep control of your speed especially in the curves if possible avail services of a driver.
2. In Hilly road please dont take over form the wrong side as its is very risky.
3. Mussoorie has an enormous range of weather conditions, as it can be largely warm and hot in summer (day time), and mild to pleasant cold in winters. Like any hill station Mussoorie, experiences unpredictable and sudden changes in weather. Do check the type of clothing and other equipment you may require for the season you are visiting.
4. Always keep your Identity Card to avoid hasselment in hotels. Etc..
5. Dispose all litter carefully. The use of Plastic Polythene Bags is banned.