Pilgrimage

The holy city of Haridwar invites the travelers from all across the world to take a rejuvenating bath in the holy waters of the Ganges and get rid of their sins. Along with that, the city is also home to the very popular Mansa Devi Temple, situated at the Bilwa Parvat. Another religious attraction is Chandi Devi Temple, which is supposed to be one of the most popular Shaktipeeths of North India. In Haridwar, pilgrims definitely come to take the blessings of Lord Shiva at Daksha Mahadev Temple. So, Haridwar is an ultimate destination for pilgrimages.

Yoga & Meditation

Along with pilgrimage tours, yoga and meditation is another big reason for people flocking to Haridwar. The city features a number of meditation centers and ashrams, where qualified experts take yoga classes and sessions for meditation. People come here from the different parts of the world, to learn yoga and lead a healthy and spiritual life. Many of them move towards Rishikesh as well, after staying in Haridwar, to deepen their knowledge of yoga and meditation, by staying in the renowned ashrams located at the Himalayan foothills.

Eat & Dine (Best Things & Places to Eat in Haridwar)

To cater the hunger of the travelers coming here, Haridwar has a number of restaurants. There are several good places to eat in Haridwar. However, non-veg food and alcohols are not allowed in restaurants of Haridwar. Most of the places to eat in Haridwar serve delicious North Indian cuisine. However, there are plenty of places serving international cuisines as well. Some of the popular places to eat in Haridwar at budget are:

Mohan Puri Wala: A wonderful place to enjoy puri sabji, gulab jamun, kachori and samose.

Aahaar Restaurant: Enjoy Chinese, Punjabi and continental food in wide variety.

Haveli Hari Ganga: It offers vegetarian buffet with fantastic view of River Ganges in a great ambiance.

Captain's Cavalry: An elegant place with attentive services and delicious is going to win your heart.

Krishnaji Restaurant: It offers variety of special sizzlers, special snacks, Chinese food and the delicious North Indian cuisine. There are many international fast food joints in Haridwar are located, including McDonalds, Pizza Hut and Dominos.

Shopping (What & Where to Shop in Haridwar)

Shopping in Haridwar is not an extravaganza as it has not much do for shopaholics. Mainly being a pilgrimage destination, Haridwar has many shops along its streets selling all essentials that a pilgrim needs for performing worships. The streets from the railway station to Har Ki Pauri are dotted with this kind of shops. This part of Haridwar is recognized as the Main Bazaar. Most of the shops sell pilgrim essentials. You can also find many retail outlets selling branded apparels and other products. Markets Haridwar are much packed. So, walking is the only option for you. Some top things to buy in Haridwar are artificial jewelries for idols, brass and copper utensils of worship, wooden products and a host of stoneware. Pedas (processed milk sweets) are good takeaways from Haridwar. Pickles, papad and other things can be also purchased in Haridwar.