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Chotiwala
Upper Road, Haridwar
A long-running pure-veg restaurant for thalis, chaat and North Indian food near the ghats.
Area
Upper Road
Food type
Veg
Price range
₹120–350
Opening hours
8:00 AM – 10:30 PM
About
What is Chotiwala famous for?
Reliable sattvic thalis.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Chotiwala
Veg · ₹120–350
Stuffed Paratha
Aloo Puri
Comforting, spiced
Best at breakfast
Sattvic Thali
Wholesome, mild
Best at lunch
Good to know
Is Chotiwala good for families?
Yes — Chotiwala is family friendly and serves vegetarian food. It is open 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM.
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Photo spots near Chotiwala
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Har Ki Pauri
153 m · ~2 min walkBest photo · Sunset for the lamps of the evening aarti glowing on the water; sunrise for a calm ghat and soft light.
Best combo: Photos here, then stuffed paratha at Chotiwala.
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Mansa Devi Temple
1.1 km · ~13 min walkBest photo · Early morning for clear views over the town before the haze; late afternoon for warm light on the river channels below.
Best combo: Photos here, then stuffed paratha at Chotiwala.
See photo spotChandi Devi Temple
1.3 km · ~16 min walkBest photo · Mid-morning for clear views back across the river to the town; late afternoon for softer light on the Shivalik ridge.
Best combo: Photos here, then stuffed paratha at Chotiwala.
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Chotiwala, in one look
A long-running pure-veg restaurant for thalis, chaat and North Indian food near the ghats. The kitchen is fully vegetarian. This is a mid-range table - figure ₹120–350.
🍽️ What to order
A thali is the full local plate - a ring of small bowls over one tray of rice and bread, and the fastest way to taste the whole kitchen in one order.
The snack tier is fried, cold, tangy and sweet at once - assembled in front of you and eaten immediately, which is the whole point of it.
⏰ When to go
It keeps roughly 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM hours.
🧭 Finding it
It is on Upper Road, in Haridwar. The position is the point - it exists for where it is as much as for what it serves.
✅ The short version
It works for groups with children in tow.
Questions
Chotiwala — FAQ
What is Chotiwala famous for?
A long-running pure-veg restaurant for thalis, chaat and North Indian food near the ghats.
What are the must-try dishes at Chotiwala?
Chotiwala is known for Stuffed Paratha.
Is Chotiwala good for families?
Yes — Chotiwala is family friendly and serves vegetarian food.
What are Chotiwala's opening hours?
Chotiwala is open 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM.
Where is Chotiwala located?
Chotiwala is in Upper Road, Haridwar.