Located in the Garhwal Himalayas, Haridwar is a place of sanctity that witnesses Ganga, the most sacred river of the country, run through it. The word ‘Haridwar’ is composed of two different words where Hari means ‘the Lord’ and Dwar means ‘entrance’. According to the legends, a dip in the holy waters of Ganga in Haridwar is said to purify oneself. At the time of the Kumbh Mela, thousands of people visit Haridwar for this very reason. Apart from being a pilgrimage site, Haridwar is known for its pristine temples, the enchanting Ganga Aarti, and also for its delicious street food.
The last line isn’t a typo! Haridwar is indeed a haven for those who love street food, and delicacies like crispy kachoris, frothy kulhar milk, mouth-watering aloo poori and others are just the tip of this metaphorical iceberg.
The itinerary may be pre-planned as per your Haridwar tour package, but that shouldn’t inhibit you from street food hopping! That’s because there are many veg restaurants in Haridwar that offer lip-smacking heavenly delights.
Here are 5 ways how ‘good food’ can be a highlight of your Haridwar trip: -
1. Taste ‘utterly butterly’ paranthas
How does the idea of a satisfying breakfast sound? Good, of course! When we say ‘satisfying’, we imply paranthas. You can savour paranthas with interesting fillings like onion (pyaz), cottage cheese (paneer), potato (aloo), cauliflower (gobhi), white radish (mooli), sattu (finely ground roasted chana), and many more – the options are endless.
Where to have it?
One of the best restaurants in Haridwar to eat some paranthas served right out of the flame with enormous dollops of butter complete with a bowl of curd is the Hoshiarpuri Dhaba. A famous restaurant in Haridwar, you will see a heavy rush of people waiting outside during dinner.
2. Eat mouth-watering Aloo Poori near the riverbank
The delicious Aloo poori is almost synonymous with Haridwar. The spicy flavours of aloo poori that burst into your mouth the minute you eat them are something that every street food lover must try on their Haridwar trip.
Where to have it?
The best Aloo poori can be tasted at Mohanji Puri wale, a famous restaurant in Haridwar situated on the banks of the river. The palate-pleasing aloo poori here will only keep you coming for more at this place which is one of the best places to eat in Haridwar. To end your meal on a more satisfactory note, drink a tall glass of freshly made lassi.
3. Have some crunchy kachoris
Kachori is a delicious street food that leaves you salivating just at the thought of it. The crisp and the crunch; the spicy potato gravy and delicious chutneys; kachoris are way too tempting to resist during your Haridwar trip.
Where to have it?
There are so many good restaurants in Haridwar where you can indulge in some unapologetic kachori-munching and eat to your heart’s content. One of the best restaurants in Haridwar to savour some lip-smacking kachoris is Kashyap Kachori Bhandar which offers the best-tasting Kachoris in Haridwar! Savour it to believe it!
4. Fill yourself up with a plateful of Chhole Bhature
You can’t speak about street food in India and skip out on Chhole Bhature! The mildly spicy chhole and the crunchy bhaturas served hot with onion and pickles is a feast fit for a king.
Where to have it?
One of the best restaurants in Haridwar serving Chhole Bhature is Bhagwati Chhole Bhandaar. A plate of spicy chholes, hot round bathuras complete with Kheer or Lassi can be your ‘moment of nirvana’ when you go street food hopping in Haridwar.
5. Let the sweetness take over with jalebis and rasmalai
Haridwar is a magnet for sweet lovers (you heard it here first)! With options such as the jalebi, rabri, rasmalai, and many more to satisfy your sweet tooth, you are in for a sweet treat! Made mostly with pure ghee and served fresh out of the stove, these delicacies do not need an occasion for being relished.
Where to have it?
One of the best restaurants in Haridwar to have these melt-in-the-mouth sweets is Mathura walon ki Pracheen Dukaan. It is also one of the restaurants in Haridwar that serve great vegetarian food. This restaurant is located near the Haridwar railway station.
The best places to eat in Haridwar aren’t always going to be right out there! You will find plenty of them in the tiny lanes and bylanes of the city, waiting for you to tantalize your taste buds. Now, how does the idea of street food hopping in Haridwar sound?!
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