George Everest House

Sir George Everest's House and Laboratory is a fascinating ruined hilltop estate 6 km west of Mussoorie, once the home and office of Sir George Everest, the British Surveyor General of India who led the Great Trigonometrical Survey that mapped the subcontinent and identified the world's highest peak, later named in his honour. The dramatic 270-degree views of snow-capped Himalayan ranges and the vast Doon Valley from this heritage site are extraordinary. George Everest's House Mussoorie is a must-visit for history, science, and trekking enthusiasts.