HARIDWAR SHOPPING

haridwar is a very popular pilgrimage destination for Indians. This Hindu pilgrimage town has got many shops along the streets that sell things from bare essentials to souvenirs. Major shops are situated on the streets connecting railway station to the all famous Har Ki Pauri. This part of the holy town is known as the Main Bazaar. Many of the shops situated here sell pilgrim essentials. Retail outlets can also be seen here selling groceries, local handicrafts, and even branded apparels.

Generally, this part of the holy town is known as the Main Bazaar. Though most of the shops here seem to sell pilgrim essentials, this market of haridwar is pretty well stocked. You can find various retail outlets selling even branded apparels and other products, groceries and so on, besides local handicrafts. A number of eating joints serving good quality vegetarian meals can also be found here.

The main shopping centers located in haridwar are Moti bazaar, Upper Road, Jwalapur and Kankhal. You can also try a range of handicraft decorative pieces from the Government Handloom and Handicrafts Emporiums and the Gandhi Ashram.

In haridwar, you will also be able to see the lanes with busy markets where you can take a ride on a cycle rickshaw. Best purchases from here that you can take home include brass and copper Puja utensils, artificial Jewellery for idols, wooded walking sticks, and glass bangles. Many pilgrims can also be seen buying containers for carrying Ganga Jal (the holy water of River Ganga is considered pious by Hindus). Other than the above mentioned, you can also find a number of mithai shops and other food items shops selling churan (digestives) and aam papad (sweetened dry mango preserve).