Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Murthal Dhabas: Popular Spot Raises Safety Concerns for Delhi Youth
Murthal, near Delhi, is a popular spot for young people to eat at roadside restaurants, called dhabas, late at night.
The food is tasty and the drive is fun.
But, there have been some accidents on the way there and back, especially at night.
Often, these accidents involve speeding and not wearing helmets.
These late night trips have raised concerns about safety on the road.
The dhabas are open all night, and it's become a tradition for many to go for the food and the experience of getting away from Delhi.
Murthal, near Delhi, is a popular spot for Delhi's youth, with 24/7 dhabas.
Recent accidents have raised safety concerns on the Delhi-Murthal route, particularly at night.
Majority of fatal crashes on the route occur on weekends between 9 pm and 2 am.
Murthal's dhabas originated in the 1950s, evolving into a youth hub.
The 100-km round trip from Delhi has become a ritual for groups of youth.
- Who
- Delhi youth
- What
- Frequent late-night visits to Murthal dhabas
- When
- Weekends, 9 PM to 2 AM
- Where
- Murthal, Haryana, on Delhi-Chandigarh highway
- Why
- For food and the experience.
- Location
- Murthal, Haryana (near Delhi)
- Primary Attraction
- 24/7 Dhabas
- Notable Dhabas
- Amrik Sukhdev, Gulshan Dhaba
- Typical Visit Time
- Late night/early morning
- Main Concern
- Safety on Delhi-Murthal route
- Cause of accidents
- Rash driving, lack of helmets