🚗~80 km
From Delhi / Gurgaon
Shiva Tourist Dhaba at Babugarh is one of those highway stops that earns its place through longevity and consistency - open 24 hours, every day, on the NH24 corridor that carries most of the road traffic heading from Delhi toward Jim Corbett, Nainital, Rishikesh, and Bhimtal. At roughly 80 km from Delhi, it sits at a natural break point: far enough that you genuinely need a stop, close enough that you haven't lost much time.
One reviewer explicitly noted it as "dog friendly, clean dining" - short, direct, which is often the most reliable kind of review. The dhaba has a spacious setup with both indoor (including an air-cooled section) and outdoor seating, large enough to handle the highway crowd without turning into a bottleneck. Parking is ample, which matters more than it sounds on a busy NH24 day.
The original Shiva Dhaba - an important note
Multiple dhabas in the Babugarh-Hapur area use variations of the "Shiva Dhaba" name. Tripadvisor reviewers specifically call out the original as the largest in the cluster, on the left side of the road heading toward Delhi from the Babugarh Chawni direction. Watch for the signage and size - the original is noticeably larger than the imitators nearby. This matters for a road trip with a dog because the smaller copycat establishments have no confirmed dog-friendly track record.
What to order
The regulars are consistent about what to eat here: aloo pyaz paratha, stuffed parathas with butter, paneer paratha, and masala chai in a kulhar. The jalebi and malai kofta have their own dedicated fans. One long-term reviewer who visits twice a month specifically describes the kulhar chai as the reason to stop - the kind of fresh, double kulhar tea you need for the next leg of the drive. It's an all-vegetarian establishment, which simplifies ordering for families with mixed dietary preferences.
The washrooms
This comes up in highway dhaba reviews more than any other single feature, and Shiva Dhaba earns consistent praise for it - separate men's and women's facilities, clean enough that multiple reviewers specifically mention them as a positive surprise. On a long drive with a dog, this is the stop where you stretch everyone's legs, everyone uses the facilities, and you get back on the road properly rested rather than slightly desperate.
Why it works for road trips with dogs
The combination of 24-hour operation, spacious outdoor seating, ample parking, and a confirmed dog-friendly track record makes this a reliable anchor stop on the Delhi-Corbett or Delhi-Nainital run. At 80 km from Delhi it pairs naturally with Kundan's at Gajraula (further along the same route, around 120 km) as sequential stops on a longer journey - stop at Shiva Dhaba for an early morning paratha and chai, continue to Kundan's for a proper meal if you're heading all the way to Corbett.
Practical details
Address: NH 24, Garh Road, Babugarh Chawni, Ward Number 7, Hapur, Uttar Pradesh 245101. Open 24 hours. All-vegetarian. Separate indoor (air-cooled) and outdoor seating. Large parking area. Multiple washroom facilities. Note that reviews are mixed - the overwhelming majority are positive, but a few describe inconsistency in hygiene at busy periods. Weekday mornings are the most reliable experience; peak holiday weekends on NH24 can see significant crowds.
