'I went looking for a ghost' but found something more haunting

A traveler recounts an eerie visit to George Everest House in Mussoorie, a place steeped in local legends of paranormal activity. Initially seeking thrills, the author discovers the true 'haunting' is the profound grief of a local man who visits daily, a poignant reminder of loss amidst the mountain's silent beauty.

By PRIYA SRIVASTAVA