Breakfast
Kachori-sabzi
VegCrisp kachoris with spicy potato curry, the classic Haridwar breakfast in the bazaar lanes.
Best with: Morning, after a dip
What to eat near Har Ki Pauri
The area around the ghats is strictly vegetarian and alcohol-free. Food is simple, fresh and cheap.
Breakfast
Aloo puri
VegPuffed puris with a thin potato curry, fried fresh in big iron kadhais.
Best with: With pickle
Main course
Veg thali
VegDal, seasonal sabzi, rice, roti and sweet, served in old bhojanalayas on Upper Road.
Best with: Lunch
Sweet
Lassi and rabri
VegThick lassi in kulhads and creamy rabri from sweet shops near the ghat.
Best with: Hot afternoons
Where to eat near Har Ki Pauri
Lanes behind the ghat
Bara Bazaar, Moti BazaarStalls and small shops frying kachoris, puris, jalebis and selling sweets.
Good
- Very close to the ghat
- Cheap and fresh
Keep in mind
- Crowded lanes
- Basic seating
Best for: Breakfast and snacks
Upper Road
Between the ghat and the stationOld bhojanalayas and family restaurants serving thalis and North Indian meals.
Good
- Proper meals
- Long-running places
Keep in mind
- Busy at meal times
Best for: Lunch and dinner
Hotels and restaurants on the highway
Towards Rishikesh and JwalapurBigger restaurants with parking, good for families travelling by car.
Good
- Easy parking
Keep in mind
- Need a vehicle
Best for: Meals on a road trip
Food tips
- Eat at busy places where food is fried fresh in front of you.
- Drink bottled or filtered water, not river water.
- Meat, eggs and alcohol are not sold in the holy areas around the ghats.
- Carry small change for stalls.
Food at Har Ki Pauri: FAQs
What is the famous food of Haridwar?
Kachori-sabzi and aloo puri for breakfast, simple veg thalis, and lassi, rabri and sweets from the bazaars.
Is non-veg food available in Haridwar?
Not in the holy areas around the ghats, which are vegetarian and alcohol-free. Some places in outer parts of the city serve non-veg food.
