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From Kashmir to Kanyakumari and Assam to Rajasthan, people across all walks of life are headed to Prayagraj to participate in Maha Kumbh 2025, a once-in-a-lifetime event that will reportedly be attended by approximately 45 crore pilgrims, saints, scientists, researchers, and ascetics.
The distance between Kanpur and Allahabad is only 208 km, which means if you travel via car, you will reach your destination in under 4 hours, provided you don’t stop in the middle. However, road trips are no fun if you don’t stop on the highway and indulge in local food to satisfy your hunger.
Ashok Hotel
Ashok Hotel is a roadside eatery on the Kanpur-Allahabad Highway where you can halt to rest your legs, drink tea or coffee, and eat something to get rid of hunger pangs. The dhaba has an open seating space and an enclosed hall for visitors to enjoy their meals as they please. You can order parathas, rice, dal, and a few other local dishes featured on the menu.
Address: M85R+V2C, Mochara Khash, Uttar Pradesh 212217
Village Da Dhaba
Village Da Dhaba is located near Kanpur. If you are starting your journey early in the morning, you can stop at this dhaba for breakfast. The place is clean and has indoor seating for customers to enjoy their hot meals. A few things that you can order here include vegetable-loaded maggi, stuffed parathas roasted in butter, raita, naan, chowmein, pav bhaji, chhole, rajma, rice, halwa, etc.
Address: Plot no 1-C Block -B,1 Panki Near Bhatiya Thi raha Canara Bank, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208020
Prayagraj Dhaba
On the Kanpur-Allahabad highway is Prayagraj Dhaba which is perfect for your last halt before you enter the city. You can stretch your legs here for a while before heading to the tent city where it will be slightly chaotic before you settle in your makeshift accommodation. This dhaba is huge and can accommodate large families without hassle. From pizza and noodles to chai and local delights, you can eat here and head for your pilgrimage.
Address: GT Road Atsaraye Saini Koushambi, Kanpur - Allahabad Hwy, near Ajhuwa, Atsaraye, Uttar Pradesh 212207
Sheesh Dhaba
Sheesh Dhaba is an equipped restaurant with air-conditioned space and an open area for sitting. They have an elaborate menu featuring more than 100 dishes catering to the requests of vegetarians and non-vegetarians. You can order paneer bhujia, butter roti, chicken curry, mutton Afghani, paneer pakora, and more. The places also serve tea, coffee, and carbonated drinks.
Address: Bus-stand, Malak, Chaturipur, Prayagraj - Pratapgarh Rd, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 212402
Purana Baba Dhaba
Purana Baba Dhaba is another spot you can explore. This place serves vegetarian food only, hence, it is perfect for pilgrims who don’t eat or let go of meat until their journey culminates. You can try gobi manchurian, paneer bhurji, paneer curry, salad, rice, and roti. You can eat out in the open or eat inside.
Address: National Highway 30 Dandupur, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211008
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