Murthal

Murthal in Sonipat (celebrated across India as the undisputed Paratha Capital of India and the culinary lifeline of the Grand Trunk Road / National Highway 44, world famous for its legendary 24x7 highway dhabas serving piping hot, crisp clay tandoor parathas drenched in homemade white butter, creamy lassi, and rich North Indian delicacies), located along NH 44 in Sonipat in Haryana, stands as Delhi NCR's most popular midnight drive and gastronomic destination.

Evolving from humble 1950s roadside truck driver eateries into sprawling multi acre air conditioned dining complexes with manicured lawns and modern amenities, Murthal has redefined Indian highway hospitality while preserving its traditional slow cooked tandoori culinary heritage for over seven decades.

It's the home of the globally celebrated Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba (serving thousands of travelers daily with its iconic aloo pyaaz, paneer, and gobhi tandoori parathas smothered in fresh hand churned white makhan), the historic legacy of Pahalwan Dhaba, Gulshan Dhaba, Shiva Tourist Dhaba, and Haveli Murthal (featuring grand Rajasthani Punjabi village architecture and live folk music), the famous sweet shops serving rich kesar jalebis, rabri, and kulfi falooda, the exhilarating late night and early morning highway drive culture drawing thousands of youth, bikers, and families from Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram, the neighboring Jurasik Park Inn amusement and water park, and an intensely festive, energetic culinary atmosphere where the aroma of roasting cumin, tandoori rotis, and simmering dal makhani fills the night air.

It represents a rich 75 year-old Grand Trunk Road hospitality tradition, authentic Haryanvi dairy prosperity, and culinary road trip tourism where crisp tandoori parathas, white butter, 24x7 highway dhabas, and festive drives unite in Murthal Sonipat.

Located directly along NH 44 (GT Road) in Sonipat district, it sits 8 km north of Sonipat city center, 50 km north of Connaught Place (New Delhi), 45 km south of Panipat, 200 km from Chandigarh, and 70 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), easily accessible via the smooth 8 lane NH 44 highway with massive free parking plazas.

Paratha Capital & Clay Tandoor Gastronomy

Murthal's signature tandoori parathas are prepared using stone ground wheat flour stuffed generously with spiced potatoes, onions, cauliflower, or paneer, and baked directly inside intense clay tandoors.

Served straight from the tandoor with a melting dollop of fresh unsalted white butter, tangy mint chutney, and traditional mango pickle, each paratha offers an authentic taste of rural Punjab and Haryana.

Truth is, biting into a piping hot, butter soaked tandoori paratha accompanied by a tall glass of thick sweet lassi at 2 AM after a smooth highway cruise is unbeatable.

Amrik Sukhdev, Gulshan & Haveli Dhabas

Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba: Founded in 1956 by Sardar Prakash Singh, it has grown into a world famous dining hub with seating for over 1,500 guests and extensive multi cuisine food courts.

Haveli & Gulshan Dhabas: Offer traditional rural heritage ambience with Punjabi village decor, live puppet shows, sweet corn carts, and traditional sweet lassi stalls.

Jurasik Park Inn & Sonipat Tourism Circuit

Jurasik Park Inn: Located adjacent to the dhaba strip, this mega amusement and water park features giant dinosaur figures, wave pools, roller coasters, and resort rooms.

Sonipat Heritage Loop: Murthal connects smoothly with the historic Tomb of Khwaja Khizr (10 km), Dargah Mamu Bhanja (9 km), and Badkhalsa Memorial Museum (18 km).

After relishing legendary tandoori parathas at Murthal's iconic dhabas, enjoy water rides at Jurasik Park Inn, tour the Tomb of Khwaja Khizr, or explore Sonipat.