Culinary Journey Through Haridwar: One Day Food Itinerary

Day 1: Gastronomic Exploration

Haridwar, India

7:30AM

Breakfast at Chotiwala Restaurant

Start your culinary adventure with a hearty breakfast of aloo paratha served with curd and pickles at the iconic Chotiwala Restaurant, a place famous for serving authentic North Indian breakfast.
Head south along Haridwar’s main thoroughfare to reach Chotiwala, about a 10-minute walk.
INR150, 1 hour

9:00AM

Visit Mansa Devi Temple

After breakfast, take the cable car up to Mansa Devi Temple for stunning views and a spiritual experience.
Take an auto-rickshaw or walk to the cable car station, about 2 km away.
INR200, 2 hours

11:30AM

Chaat at Hoshiarpuri Chaat

Savor Mumbai-style chaat, particularly the tangy dahi puri and aloo tikki, at Hoshiarpuri Chaat, a local gem that promises bursts of flavors.
A quick 10-minute walk back to the main market area.
INR100, 30 minutes

12:15PM

Lunch at Bhandari Bhojnalay

Enjoy a traditional thali for lunch at Bhandari Bhojnalay, offering a variety of local vegetarian dishes that will leave you satisfied and happy.
Located just a short walk (10 minutes) from the chaat stall.
INR250, 1 hour

2:00PM

Explore the Ghats

Take a leisurely stroll along the ghats of the Ganges, witnessing the vibrant local culture and possibly catching glimpse of a ceremonial ritual.
Just a 5-minute walk from Bhandari Bhojnalay.
Free, 1.5 hours

3:30PM

Tea and Snacks at Chaiwala

Stop for some refreshing masala chai and crispy samosas at the popular local Chaiwala, where locals gather for conversations and evening snacks.
A short 10-minute walk from the ghats.
INR80, 30 minutes

4:00PM

Visit the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri

Participate in the majestic Ganga Aarti ceremony at Har Ki Pauri, watching the river come alive with lights and prayers as evening descends.
Walk over to Har Ki Pauri, roughly 15 minutes away on foot.
Free, 1 hour

6:00PM

Dinner at Aaram Bhandar

End your food adventure with a delicious dinner at Aaram Bhandar, known for its inimitable paneer butter masala and crispy naan.
A short 10-minute walk back towards the main market.
INR300, 1 hour

7:30PM

Sample Local Sweets at Mohan Ji Puriwala

Before concluding your day, treat yourself to some local sweets such as kesar rasgulla and jalebi at Mohan Ji Puriwala, a renowned sweet shop in the area.
Just a 5-minute walk to reach this sweet haven.
INR150, 30 minutes
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