George Everest House

George Everest House, also known as Park Estate, is a historic colonial residence built in 1832 in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. It served as the home, observatory, and laboratory of Sir George Everest, the Surveyor General of India from 1830 to 1843. Perched on a cliff, the site offers panoramic views of the Doon Valley and the Himalayan range. After extensive renovation, it was reopened as India's first cartography museum in December 2021.

Visitors can explore the restored colonial building which now houses a cartography museum displaying instruments and artifacts from the Great Trigonometric Survey. The site features an observatory and provides stunning panoramic views of the Doon Valley, Aglar River valley, and the Himalayan peaks. The surrounding area includes George Everest Peak, which is accessible via a short trek and is popular for picnics and sunset viewing.

Built in 1832, this house was the residence of Sir George Everest, the British Surveyor General of India from 1830 to 1843. He lived here for about 11 years and used it as his laboratory and observatory for the Great Trigonometric Survey of India. The world's highest peak, Mount Everest, was named in his honor. The house was renovated and opened as a museum in December 2021.

The site represents a significant chapter in India's colonial history and the scientific advancement of cartography and geodesy in the subcontinent. It serves as a memorial to Sir George Everest's contributions to mapping India.