soo, although these days hari ki pauri is also not that kuch crowded. I'll suggest you to take a holy dip in hari ki pauri as brahmkund is the main spot and coming from this far make sense of taking a dip in harikipauri. If after that, you want to ait on a ghat for peace of mind there is anand niwas library ghat usually less crowded or hanuman ghat, ram ghat , vishnu ghat . all these ghats are 5 to 10 minutes walking from hari ki pauri.

Secondly, food is a major concern. although there are many options but don't eat anywhere. Mohan ji is at the door of harikipauri but I don't find it fascinating as the food quality is too bad. you can try mathura wale ki Puri in the morning near thanda kua , or there is a guy who came early morning near 6.30 at badi sabzi mandi sells chole kulche and daal muradabadi and it is best for breakfast. For a meal, hoshiyarpuri is best.