For the next 45 days, from January 13 to February 26, 2025, several people will be travelling to Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, to attend Maha Kumbh Mela. It is expected to cater to 45 crores of devotees, pilgrims, sadhus, ascetics, tourists, and scientists. People across the world have their eyes on how India has managed to organise a religious gathering at such a vast scale.
If you are planning a road trip from Ayodhya to Allahabad (or vice versa), you will be covering a distance of 163 km. You cannot cover this distance without indulging in food. Slurrp brings a curated guide of dhabas where you can stop and satisfy hunger pangs.
Varma Dhaba
Varma Dhaba is unlike any other makeshift dhabas that you often come across on Indian highways. It features a large sitting area under a cemented roof where you can enjoy food away from the bustling road and trucks passing by at a high speed. The place serves local UP dishes like aloo sabzi, tawa roti, dal fry, aloo-matar sabzi, rice, saag, etc. with sliced onions and green chillies on the side.
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3Gpnn3rH2mhSNZsc9
Address: Q59W+9QX, Rano Pali, Ayodhya, Sultanpur Bachada, Uttar Pradesh 224123
Anpurna Dhaba
Before you leave Ayodhya, you can halt at Anpurna Dhaba for breakfast or lunch as the ride to Allahabad is going to be a long one. It’s a small space, but they serve good food. You can order fulkas, rice, sabzi, and parathas. You can even pack a few flatbreads for the road trip along with an assorted collection of flavoured tea by Vikram Tea. Their Tea Tantra range is perfect for such road trips when you can overcome your cravings for chai by mixing your favourite flavoured sachet in hot water, and enjoying authentic flavours of Kashmiri kahwa, masala tea, lemon iced tea, and more.
Address: Q5QX+MX8, Dharmakata, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123
Shabri Rasoi
If you have come a little far and are looking for a decent place for a halt and freshening up, pick Shabri Rasoi. It’s a restaurant cum dhaba where you get a sophisticated dining space to savour your meal. Their menu features dishes like veg manchurian, aloo nazakat, veg galouti kebab, gatta curry, veg pulao, pindi chana, dal fry, uttapam, salad, kadhai paneer, and more. You can also order a veg thali here, and continue your road trip in a good mood.
Address: Arundhati Commercial Complex, 4th floor, Arundhati Bhavan Multi Level Parking, Ayodhya, 224123 Tedhi Bazar Rd, east 1, chauraha, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 224123
Sardaar Ji Dhaba
Before heading for Kumbh Mela 2025, you must satiate your hunger as it can be a bumpy road to find your hotel and locate an eatery nearby. You can get a wide array of snacks, desserts, and main course dishes here. The menu comprises matar paneer, aloo jeera, pindi chhole, paneer pasanda, mushroom tikka, masala chaap, noodles, momo, and soup.
Address: 138C, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, near El Chico, Civil Lines, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211001
Urban Dhaba
Once you are in Prayagraj, you can also head to Urban Dhaba, a restaurant where you can unwind and indulge in delicious food. This place is perfect for halting before heading to your tent or hotel where you will be staying while participating in Maha Kumbh 2025. A few delights that you can order here are noodles, rolls, honey-chilli potato, pizza, chaap, etc.
Address: Urban Dhaba Restaurant, near, IIT Rd, Jhalwa, Prayagraj, Saha Urf Pipalgaon, Uttar Pradesh 211012