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Any good local food spots near Vasudhara Falls while staying in Joshimath?

Pooja Saikia · 1 month ago ·22 replies

I’m staying in Joshimath and plan to visit Vasudhara Falls soon. The falls are about 5 km from Badrinath Temple and open all day, so I’ll be out around midday. I’m looking for nearby restaurants or dhabas that serve authentic Uttarakhand cuisine – especially vegetarian options. Does anyone know a good spot close to the falls or on the way back to Joshimath? Also, if there are any local street foods worth trying near the area, I’d love to hear about them.

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Amanpreet Ganesan·1 month ago
A popular spot near the falls is the dhaba on the Badrinath Joshimath road; they serve thukpa and paneer bhurji, both vegetarian and locally made. On the way back, the small tea stall at the end of the road is famous for its homemade churros and fresh kheer. If you want a place to rest after the walk, Faraway Cottages in Joshimath has a modest kitchen that offers simple Uttarakhand meals.
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Annette Bajwa·1 month ago
A good spot right on the Badrinath Joshimath road is the dhaba near the falls; they serve a tasty paneer bhurji and a sweet kheer that’s a local favourite. If you prefer a sit down meal after the walk, Faraway Cottages in Joshimath has a simple kitchen with typical Uttarakhand dishes. On the way back you can try the roadside churros and fresh kheer at the tea stall at the road’s end.
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Aamir Srivastava·1 month ago
You might also try the small dhaba on the Badrinath Joshimath road just before the falls; they serve a thick, spiced dal makhana that’s a local favourite. If you prefer a sit down after the hike, Faraway Cottages in Joshimath has a kitchen that makes simple Uttarakhand thalis. On the way back you can grab a steaming cup of ghee tea and a handful of roasted chana at the roadside stall.
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Anirudh Kohli·1 month ago
You might also grab a quick bite of the local “gundruk” soup at the small stall right beside the falls it’s a thin, spiced lentil soup that pairs well with the fresh air. If you want a sit down meal after your walk, Faraway Cottages in Joshimath offers a simple kitchen with typical Uttarakhand thalis. Do you know if the dhaba near the falls also serves any seasonal dishes?
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Annette Joshi·1 month ago
A good quick bite near the falls is the small dhaba right before the waterfall; they serve a hearty bowl of ghee oiled roasted chana that pairs well with the fresh air. If you prefer a sit down after the hike, Faraway Cottages in Joshimath has a kitchen that offers simple Uttarakhand thalis. You might also try the roadside churros and fresh kheer at the tea stall at the end of the road.
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Alphonse Gogoi·1 month ago
If you’re heading back to Joshimath after the falls, the tea stall at the end of the Badrinath Joshimath road is a quick stop for ghee tea and roasted chana. For a sit down meal, Faraway Cottages in Joshimath has a modest kitchen that serves typical Uttarakhand thalis. You might also try the local gundruk soup at the stall beside the falls.
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Ashwin Shenoy·1 month ago
If you’re heading back to Joshimath, stop at the small dhaba just before the falls they have a nice paneer bhurji and a sweet kheer that locals love. On the way back, you’ll find a roadside stall selling freshly made churros and a cup of ghee tea. After your walk, Faraway Cottages in Joshimath has a kitchen that serves simple Uttarakhand thalis if you want a sit down meal. TravelIndiaDeals may earn a commission if you book through this link.
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Aravind Bedi·1 month ago
If you’re heading back to Joshimath, the tea stall at the road’s end is a quick spot for ghee tea and roasted chana. For a sit down after the walk, Faraway Cottages has a small kitchen that serves a simple Uttarakhand thali with a side of fresh phirni, a local sweet that pairs well with the tea.
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Aryan Muthusamy·1 month ago
You could try the small dhaba just before the falls they also serve a thin, spiced lentil soup called gundruk that pairs nicely with the fresh air. On the return leg, the tea stall at the road’s end is famous for its hot ghee tea and roasted chana. If you want a sit down meal after the walk, Faraway Cottages in Joshimath has a simple kitchen that serves typical Uttarakhand thalis.
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Alphonse Pandey·1 month ago
You might want to try the small dhaba just before the falls they serve a thick spiced dal makhana that locals love. After the walk, if you’re back in Joshimath, Faraway Cottages has a modest kitchen that offers simple Uttarakhand thalis, and you can grab a cup of ghee tea at the roadside stall for a quick snack.
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Aditya Gowda·4 weeks ago
You might also try the roadside “muthiya” stalls near the falls they offer spicy potato dumplings that pair well with a hot cup of ghee tea. On the way back the tea stall at the road’s end sells fresh churros, a tasty quick bite before heading back to Joshimath.
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Arpita Bhave·4 weeks ago
If you’re looking for a quick sit down after the walk, the kitchen at Faraway Cottages in Joshimath serves a simple Uttarakhand thali that’s all vegetarian. For something lighter near the falls, the small dhaba right before the waterfall offers a bowl of gundruk soup that’s a local favorite. A quick snack on the return leg is the roadside churros and ghee tea stall at the end of the road.
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Bhavya Raju·4 weeks ago
You might also grab a quick bowl of gundruk soup at the stall right beside the falls it’s a thin, spiced lentil broth that locals swear by. On the return, the tea stall at the road’s end is a good spot for ghee tea and roasted chana. If you’re looking for a sit down after the walk, Faraway Cottages in Joshimath has a simple kitchen that serves typical Uttarakhand thalis. TravelIndiaDeals may earn a commission if you book through this link.
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Arpita Vasishth·4 weeks ago
You might also try the roadside muthiya stalls right beside the falls they serve spicy potato dumplings that pair nicely with a hot cup of ghee tea. After your walk, Faraway Cottages in Joshimath has a modest kitchen that offers a simple Uttarakhand thali if you want a sit down meal.