Amritsari Vaishno Hotel

Our place, Amritsari Vaishno Hotel, is situated on Upper Road in Haridwar. We are right by the Mansa Devi Ropeway, so we see a lot of pilgrims and travelers every single day. It’s a hectic area, especially during the festival seasons when the streets are packed. We serve strictly vegetarian food here, as is the way in this holy city. The building is older and has that worn-in feel that comes with years of people coming through. We don't have fancy lights or a big sign. Most people find us because they are tired from walking to the temple and need a place to sit. We keep the water jars full and the benches ready. The kitchen is always steaming. We make a lot of simple meals that are easy on the stomach. It's a lot of manual labor, peeling potatoes and chopping onions by hand. We aren't a big chain, just a local spot trying to keep up with the crowd. Sometimes we have to shout a bit to be heard over the noise of the ropeway and the street vendors outside. We don't do reservations; you just show up and we find a gap for you. It's a plain way of doing things, but it works for us. We've been on Upper Road for a long time and we know how to handle the rush. The tourists come and go, but we stay right here.