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Delhi to Murthal — the Highway Dhabas
Murthal, about 50 km north of Delhi on the old Grand Trunk Road, is a strip of highway dhabas known across the region for stuffed paranthas. It is the classic Delhi breakfast ride — an early start, a fast run out of the city, a big plate of food, and home before the day heats up. It is not a destination in the usual sense, and that is the point.
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At a glance
- Round trip
- About 90–110 km
- Riding time
- About 1–1.5 hours each way
- Nights
- None — a morning ride
- Start point
- Delhi (via Kundli)
- Highest point
- About 225 m — flat plains
- Difficulty
- Easy. Flat, fast highway; the dhaba strip is crowded at weekends.
- Surface
- Sealed national highway all the way
- Best season
- October to March is comfortable; summers are hot, so go at dawn.
The ride
Delhi → Kundli → Murthal, straight up the national highway that follows the old Sher Shah Suri Marg, the Grand Trunk Road. Leave at first light — the highway is at its best, and the dhabas open early.
The dhabas at Murthal run from breakfast through the night, and queues form on weekend mornings. Pick a busy one; turnover means fresh food. If you want to stretch the ride, carry on north to Sonipat or Panipat, where the old road passes Mughal-era milestones called kos minars.
Day by day
Delhi to Murthal
Delhi → Kundli → Murthal (1–1.5 hours). Leave at first light to miss the highway traffic.
Breakfast at the dhabas
Order a couple of stuffed paranthas with curd and pickle, and share plates. Park where you can see your bike.
Back to Delhi
Ride back before the mid-morning traffic builds up on the highway.
Fuel & services
- Fuel is easy — there are pumps all along the highway; fill up in Delhi before you set out.
- There are pumps at Murthal itself if you need them, and none is needed for this short ride.
- No stay is needed. If you want to make it longer, Panipat and Sonipat have a range of hotels.
Road & conditions
Sealed national highway all the way, with the usual heavy truck traffic in the daytime. Early morning is the best time. The Kundli–Murthal stretch has service roads and U-turns, so watch for vehicles coming the wrong way. Weekend dhaba parking is crowded — park with care, and lock your bike.
Bike, fuel & getting help
- Suggested bike
- Fine on a well-maintained 150–200cc commuter.
- Fuel gap
- No fuel gap worth planning around.
- Spare fuel
- None needed for this route.
- Emergency & logistics
- District hospitals within an hour or so; full mobile coverage; mechanics in every town. A short, low-stakes ride.
Best time to ride
October to March is comfortable; winter mornings are cold and foggy, so wait for the fog to lift before starting. Summers are hot from April, so go at dawn. The monsoon is fine for the ride but wet.
What to add to your kit
Beyond the standard ride kit: a jacket for the early-morning highway in winter, and an appetite. Wet wipes are worth carrying.
Ride this with a group
Want to ride Murthal with a briefed group? Send an enquiry, or check the rides page for the next outing.