Clean Shave/Head Massage in Agra, I was thinking of while loitering around Sadar Bazaar.

I have always applied Gillette Shaving Foam, especially in Mumbai Suburban (hometown), for a clean shave at an air-conditioned barbershop.

And I pay Rs. 100.

But this time during the tour to Agra, one of the barbers at Happy Men’s Salon (non-airconditioned) at Sadar Bazaar applied Galaxy Shaving Foam and charged Rs. 40 for a clean shave.

Before applying foam, the barber applied a cream on the face and massaged the face very well.

Here, I want to tell you some barbers apply cream before shaving, and some do not.

Different cities, Different barber shops, and their Different choices to apply Different creams and Different branded shaving foam.

I have no objection till the goal is reached smoothly & hygienically.

Till-date now I have experienced four types of branded shaving foam – Gillette, Brooks, Cimelle & Galaxy.

The difference?

No idea.

All I can say – a clean shave was as good as in a Mumbai Suburban barbershop or in any other city barbershop.

Now it was time for a head/shoulder/back/arms massage – my personal favorite.

Rahul – The barber was excellent with his strong hands/fingers.

How much do I pay?

Rs. 30 only.

How much for the haircut? – I question Rahul.

Rs. 60 only – The reply.

In short, the results were satisfying within budget, no matter the salon was most ordinary. I was happy.

Deviram Sweets & Restaurant (since 75 years) has five stores across Agra, and I was at Pratap Pura store – the oldest and most famous one, and not too far from Sadar Bazaar.

Recently, I was on an Agra Trip and had a chance to visit this store. Already a popular store heard a lot about this place before visiting Agra. Must-visit food store in Agra – I have to say, after watching the crowd.

Deviram is famous for Bedai – puri fried & filled with spices & pulses (urad dal) served with sabzi and a spoonful of curd.

Bedai were being fried nearby, and a guy was constantly filling a basket full, and in no time, it was disappearing.

Nice place overall for traditional breakfast/snacks. The customer has to buy coupons first to have Bedai/Jalebis/Lassi.

Their Bedai tasted scrumptious, yummy & heavenly – my first experience. Their spicy sabzi with dahi (curd) creates a magnificent aroma and taste in the mouth. Definitely value for money.

Bedai was first started by them only in Agra.

Timings: 7 am till 1 pm

The cost of crispy, crunchy Bedai is Rs. 12 per nag along with sabzi and curd. Bedai was served in leaf bowls.

I also had hot, perfectly fried, crispy Jalebis (Rs. 20 for 100 gm) and Lassi (Rs. 45) served in an earthen glass.

Environment-friendly, isn’t it?

Bedai/Jalebis/Lassi was lip-smackingly good. It was awesome, as per my personal experience. Superb, extraordinary.

There is nothing not to be loved about this place. All the eatables are freshly prepared and absolutely mouth-watering.

A must-visit place with your friends & family.

Please note: There are no sitting arrangements, and parking vehicles might be an issue. You have to park the vehicle a little further.

Bedai is one of the most popular dishes that needs to be on your list while you’re visiting Agra city. I love such stores.

Guys, it is a must-visit store if u want an awesome breakfast at a budget price.

Not only Bedai/Jalebis/Lassi, they also serve Samosa with tamarind & green chutney in the evening hours starting from 1:30 am till 7:30 pm.

The cost of a Samosa per nag again is Rs. 12 only.

They also sell two types of Boondi in the evening hours.

In short, a must-visit store if you haven’t had Bedai till-date and especially in Agra at Deviram Sweets & Restaurant.

The plan was to visit the very famous Agra Chaat House (Pride of Agra) situated at Chaat Gali, Sadar Bazaar market in Agra to have a mouth-watering/delicious chaat, but was disappointed because the market was closed on Tuesday.

Timings: 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Anyway, new information was found while loitering around Sadar Bazaar, i.e., Mama Chicken Mama Franky House situated at the Shopping Arcade in Sadar Bazaar.

Mama Chicken Mama Franky House is open on Tuesdays from 12 noon till late at night hours.

As the space within my stomach was not that encouraging to have chicken thus I decided to visit Sadar Bazaar again in the coming days.

As per personal experience, Bike Ride is the best self-driven bike rental agency in Agra.

I enquired with goSTOPS (Agra) employees about laundry services & laundry costs in Agra, and they guided me toward a laundry service situated approx. 50 meters. Maybe goSTOPS in Agra does not have an in-house laundry service or is non-functional.

I walked and met Rajkumar (0-63951 00622) – the washerman.

Rajkumar runs a makeshift shop of various items (left side), and he also runs a laundry opposite it.

Upon query about the laundry cost, he said – 20 rupees per cloth without ironing. And if you wish your clothes to be ironed, then Rs. 15 extra for a pair.

I gave him 3 clothes (Rs. 60) for washing only, and he returned the clothes neatly washed and folded the next day morning.

Note: There are two laundry services close to goSTOPS. Rajkumar Laundry Services is a little further from the other laundry.

On 23rd August 2022, I reached Agra Cantt Railway Station via BAREILLY EXP (14313) at 6:30 am, and my search for a prepaid auto begins.

Within the Agra Cantt Railway Station area (near the taxi stand), I found a prepaid auto booth. Though the prepaid auto booth was closed due to waterlogging, a police officer was present nearby, busy making prepaid slips for autos.

An auto wala approached me with a query about where I wished to go.

I replied – Taj Nagari, R.K. Puram (approx. 7 km from Agra Cantt Railway Station).

He requested to hire his auto as he would approach police personnel to make a prepaid slip for the journey.

I agreed.

We both approached the police officer who made a prepaid slip for Rs. 150 with no extra charges for luggage.

Thanks to the U.P. Govt. & Agra administration for a prepaid booth for auto/taxi within the railway station area – I have to say.

I suggest that each tourist place in India should have a prepaid auto/taxi mandatory. It will help tourists a lot.