George Everest's House
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Ravi A M
Bengaluru, India342 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
The George Everest House, located in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India, is a historical site that was once the residence of Sir George Everest. Sir George Everest was the Surveyor General of India in the 19th century and played a significant role in the Great Trigonometric Survey of India, which helped establish the height of the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest, named in his honor. From the to of the George Everest peak the view of Himalaya is awesome.
Written November 3, 2023
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HofH999
Melbourne, Australia1,096 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We didn’t find the house the remains of which no longer exist we were told but we enjoyed the museum of cartography recently opened to commemorate Everest’s work as Survey General and others. The walk up from the car park is challenging but very beautiful. The view from the top looking north is great but to the south you see nothing due to pollution.
Written October 21, 2023
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Sridhar
Eden Prairie, MN376 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
From the parking lot, you start walking up a steep but paved trail to reach the Everest House. From this point on, you walk up further (giant steps at times and also a gravel trail) for about 40mnts.to reach the summit. This is an exhausting walk up and is not for everyone. Be prepared. Take water and hiking shoes is a must(I saw people with their flip flops!). Enjoy the 360 degree views of the distant mountains and of course, fresh breeze. Again, this walk is only for a determined visitor and is demanding. We were told that there are electric vehicles that can take you to the house. But we did not see one. Good Luck and have fun!
Written July 14, 2023
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Pushkar Sinha
New Delhi, India442 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Superb place. There is a climb of 1.5kms. Electric vehicle is available to go up. You can take your car too, at a fee of 500. Walking is advised. The top is a nice picnic spot. From there you can go all the way to the top of a hill from where you get amazing views.
Written April 16, 2023
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@Rashna Daruwalla
Ahmedabad, India89 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
The place offers spectacular views but only if you are willing to climb a steep hill of nearly 2 kms..The road to the climb is good.to develop tourism they must have EV vehicle esp for senior travellers
Written June 28, 2022
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smewar
Bengaluru, India228 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Sir George really had the privileged life and luxury to stay at such beautiful location. There is a hike of around 1 to 1.5km from base. The road is perfect motorable, but it's closed for tourist vehicles. We have to walk.upto the house. There is everest base camp cafe too for eating and hangout. We can Camp too there. Lot of maggi and momos eating place..the last stretch to the top is little adventurous and rewards with some amazing views. We get to see the winter line!! The only one of two place in this world
Written March 29, 2022
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Vilayat Ali
Ladakh, India705 contributions
Mar 2022
Visit to Mussorie would be incomplete without a visit to the George everest peak. The 360 degree view of the entire range from the top is worth dying for, especially at the time of sunset, it was surreal. The short hike was just filled with fun. If you miss this, you haven't seen anything.
Written March 25, 2022
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Reshma
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Oct 2021 • Couples
Me & my husband (46 & 50) visited Everest House in Oct 2021 when renovations were just being completed & the place was being readied by the Govt for inauguration in Nov.
If you notice, there are mixed reviews here. Some good, some not so. The reviews are subjective due to the reviewers own experiences & exposure to Uttarakhand's scenic spots & hikes.
Please be aware that the actual hike begins only from Everest House.
When we visited in Oct, cars/vehicles were not allowed to go till Everest House & people had to trek uphill an additional 3 kms from the main gate to reach the same, that too, without a place to sit or rest or even buy drinking water; so would suggest that one finds out if cars are now allowed till Everest House, before visiting.
Secondly, after renovations, very steep stone steps have been unnecessarily created (why on earth does the govt do this?) on the hiking trail.
Some bright spark in the govt probably wanted to lower the govt's revenues by excluding citybred tourists & families with kids, from visiting & hiking here!
So if one is 50+, or just used to the city life, or unfit, or with small kids, I would personally not recommend this.
Also, since we had just returned after doing a portion of the Tungnath trek in Chopta, seeing the views of Auli and trekking the forest trails of Jabarkhet & Devalsari... these views didn't excite us that much. All the above treks had places to sit & rest & had not many steep steps to navigate. As a city-bred couple b/w 45-50 yrs, we could easily climb those & get mesmerizing views to boot!
So, no. The steep stone steps recently created by the Govt on the hiking trail, are a deterrent, (they could easily have made much lower steps) and we returned without completing the hike. Would not visit again.
On the other hand, for the young, fit hikers, this would be a nice place to visit.
If you notice, there are mixed reviews here. Some good, some not so. The reviews are subjective due to the reviewers own experiences & exposure to Uttarakhand's scenic spots & hikes.
Please be aware that the actual hike begins only from Everest House.
When we visited in Oct, cars/vehicles were not allowed to go till Everest House & people had to trek uphill an additional 3 kms from the main gate to reach the same, that too, without a place to sit or rest or even buy drinking water; so would suggest that one finds out if cars are now allowed till Everest House, before visiting.
Secondly, after renovations, very steep stone steps have been unnecessarily created (why on earth does the govt do this?) on the hiking trail.
Some bright spark in the govt probably wanted to lower the govt's revenues by excluding citybred tourists & families with kids, from visiting & hiking here!
So if one is 50+, or just used to the city life, or unfit, or with small kids, I would personally not recommend this.
Also, since we had just returned after doing a portion of the Tungnath trek in Chopta, seeing the views of Auli and trekking the forest trails of Jabarkhet & Devalsari... these views didn't excite us that much. All the above treks had places to sit & rest & had not many steep steps to navigate. As a city-bred couple b/w 45-50 yrs, we could easily climb those & get mesmerizing views to boot!
So, no. The steep stone steps recently created by the Govt on the hiking trail, are a deterrent, (they could easily have made much lower steps) and we returned without completing the hike. Would not visit again.
On the other hand, for the young, fit hikers, this would be a nice place to visit.
Written November 12, 2021
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Anand_Lobo
Mumbai, India842 contributions
Oct 2021
For those who like short hikes and treks, this is a good trail. The ascent isn't too difficult and the views from the top are typically those you get from mountain tops.
We unfortunately went on a Saturday and had to deal with noisy crowds and trails that had plastic packets and water bottles littered.
We unfortunately went on a Saturday and had to deal with noisy crowds and trails that had plastic packets and water bottles littered.
Written October 31, 2021
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Subrahmanyam R
Ranikhet, India18 contributions
Oct 2021
Far away from the madding crowd is the hike to the Everest peak and Everest house. The short hike of about 40 mins takes one from the meadow at the beginning of the walking trail, to the Peak that opens up to all the snowpeaks - swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, Srikant, Gangotri I, II, III, Jaonli, Brigupanth, Satopant, Kedarnath, Chaukhamba. Best to avoid the Everest House so that you can spend time on the hike to the Peak, which offers great vista of himalayas
Written October 16, 2021
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Zia Muhammad Adib Zein
Aligarh, India5 contributions
Hi, how much is the cost of cab from Mussoorie Mall Road to George Everest's House? Thank you.
Is there any hotels available for cheap rate in mall road,massoorie without online
Ranjeet k
98 contributions
yes there are many and even you can find Oyo room as well on cheap price
Gurbinder S
Nawanshahr, India10 contributions
i am planning to visit mussoorie on 20,21,22november .what sort of weather it wd be? can we expect snow in or around mussoorie at that time??
travelographyindia
New Delhi, India610 contributions
The weather would be pleasant but no snow in or around Mussoorie. It start snowing in Dhanaulti (35 km) from Mussoorie in late December. However, it would be very cold in the morning and evening, around 5°-10°C. Days are generally pleasant and lite warm clothes are required.
CharulAnkur
Mumbai, India
How about to going masuoorie in 1st week of July?
travelographyindia
New Delhi, India610 contributions
Its great to visit Mussoorie in any season. However, you would experience rain during July. Try to stay on the mall road only. Everything is accessible from the mall. If you are staying anywhere else, you may get stuck during heavy rain.
bdas_india
Cuttack, India
How about going mussoorie in December month?
Nirajkhatri87
New Delhi, India1 contribution
It wud be good,snowing and the best time
I m staying at mall road, how should I reach to, George Everest's house?
Shweta A
India16 contributions
There is a cab stand on the Mall Road _Liberary side where you can take a taxi with a pre-fixed rate and itenary. Also when you go to the George Everest House I do recommend you stop at Cloud's End, possibly for a lunch since they have a cover charge for entry which gets set off against meal. The trek from the Clouds End to Echo Point and Sunset points are worth the trip, while the lunch is fairly average fare.
A M
New Delhi, India4 contributions
Hi, I was planning to go on this trek. Would want to know the following:
1. Best way to reach the trek location (Lal Tibba) from Rishikesh. (Bus, cab, etc.)
2. What is the best time to finish this trek and reach George Everest.
3. Is April a good time for the trek?
TIA
Anil A
21 contributions
From Rishikesh, there are buses that go till Mussorie - picture palace stand.
From there take a local cab to Lal Tibba. There are few places to stay around so that you start your trek early morning next day.
April beginning is good time, weather lot better than Dehi :-)
Start early morning and take route of camels back road and not via mussoorie mall road.
Once you reach there try climbing a small peak at George Everest.... Its steep but worth it.
Ensue to start back around 4 pm so that you reach mall road by evening and before it gets dark.
FYI- night time at that place is best but need to be in group.... No place to stay... You can camp.
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- (0.35 mi) Seegreen Cafe
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