What is meant by Umrah Packages?
Umrah packages are set of services that are provided to Umrah pilgrims who want to perform Umrah in Makkah. These set of services facilitate a seamless experience for pilgrims from their landing in Saudi Arabia to their departure. Here are the services that get included in a typical Umrah package.
1. Return Flight
Umrah packages come with a return ticket from your home country to Saudi Arabia and back. Contrary to previous rules, now you can land at any airport in KSA even on your Umrah visa and then proceed to Makkah to perform Umrah. However, most Umrah pilgrims prefer to land at Jeddah airport due to its close proximity to Makkah and due to the fact that using this airport gives you lowest Umrah package prices. A bus or taxi ride from Jeddah airport to Makkah takes only about 2 hours. So, it is highly recommended that you choose Jeddah as your landing airport when considering an Umrah package from any country.
2. Umrah Visa
The second most important part of Umrah packages is getting your Umrah Visa. This is a separate visa category specially designed for Umrah pilgrims and its cost is added to the Umrah package price from Pakistan. An Umrah visa has a validity of 3 months and you can conveniently perform Umrah within your visa duration. Important to note that Umrah visa allows you to visit any part of KSA. Umrah visa can be obtained online and paid online. It is an e-visa document that you can request when considering any Umrah package from any vendor.
3. Hotel Accommodation
The third and perhaps the most crucial part of an Umrah package is getting a hotel. Most Umrah packages come with preselected hotel options. But you must discuss your hotel preferences with Umrah agents. A good hotel means a great Umrah experience. Most hotel options in Makkah and Madinah may not be quality options, therefore, when deciding about your Umrah package hotel, do some research on the internet about the quality of the hotel as well as its proximity to the Haram.
4. Ground Transport
You’ll need to hire a taxi to reach Makkah or Madinah hotels. When buying an Umrah package, you can save money by getting transport added to your visa application. In this way, you get a cost-effective transport solution. It provides you a shared air-conditioned bus transport option which is pretty much ok. The only downside is that it can make you spend a bit more waiting time. In case you are going with family or elderly, you can choose private transport options in your Umrah package. You can ask your travel agent to arrange transport for you or you can hail a taxi anytime by yourself.
5. Health Insurance
It is now mandatory to have health insurance when you get an Umrah package. But the easy part is that KSA government automatically adds insurance to the price of the visa. So, you can rest assured that if you have a visa, you already have health insurance in your Umrah package.
6. Ziarat
It is an optional activity. If you have time, it is recommended that you take a sightseeing ride to the most holy places in Makkah and Madinah. The experience is blissful. You can opt for a cheaper shared Ziarat bus or get a private taxi to get you going places. Most Umrah packages come with Ziarat included but still double-check with your Umrah package provider beforehand.
Step by step Guide to Book an Umrah Package 2024
To book your Umrah package easily and effectively, you can follow the step-by-step guide listed below:
1. Find Package
Explore various packages and choose the one that suits your budget and duration requirements. You can click on the above categories in terms of duration of the package or the departure location. Most common package type is the 15 days package.
2. Request Customizations
In most cases, the customer might want changes to be made to an already-created Umrah package. In that case, simply contact our customer support helpline at 03334101275 and share your specific needs and our sales agent will be happy to assist and create a customized Umrah package for you.
3. Make Payment: Umrah packages on best prices
After you have finalized your Umrah package 2024 on best price, make the payment to our designated bank accounts. It’s important to note that your booking will only be confirmed once you have made the payment. All prices and commitments will go into effect after we receive the payments. This also means that the package price or details may change if the payment gets delayed or there are changes by the airline or vendors by the time you make the payment for confirmation of your booking.
4. Get Umrah Package Bookings
Once the payment for the Umrah package is made, our team will create your booking vouchers for the following and hand them over to you:
● Flight booking
● Hotel and transport voucher
● Visa document
Umrah is an Islamic non-compulsory but a highly recommended pilgrimage. Muslims perform Umrah to make repentance for their sins, increase in righteousness and ask Allah to fulfill their wishes. The central locations for performing Umrah are Makkah and Madinah. Muslims can perform Umrah on any day of the year. Umrah takes less time than Hajj, not more than 4 to 6 hours.
In Umrah, Muslims in Ihram state, perform the Tawaf of Ka'bah (circling 7 times around the Ka'bah), then perform Sa’ee (walking 7 times on and between the hills of Safa and Marwah) and then Qasar/ Halaq (shortening the hair). When you perform these 4 acts devotedly, your Umrah is submitted and you can now get out of the Ihram and do other deeds which were prohibited to do in the state of Ihram.
Pilgrims can perform Umrah any time of the year except during the Hajj season.
Umrah Packages from Pakistan
Package Name |
Price |
Duration |
Inclusions |
Basic Package |
PKR 80,000 |
7 Days |
Flight, Visa, Hotel (3 Star), Transport |
Standard Package |
PKR 120,000 |
10 Days |
Flight, Visa, Hotel (4 Star), Transport, Ziarat |
Deluxe Package |
PKR 200,000 |
15 Days |
Flight, Visa, Hotel (5 Star), Transport, Ziarat, Health Insurance |
Important Guidelines
- Ensure you have a valid passport with a minimum of 6 months validity.
- Make sure to check the validity of your Umrah visa before booking your flight.
- Confirm the hotel location and its proximity to the Haram.
- Ensure the transport options provided suit your needs.
- Check for any additional requirements or changes in travel advisories before your trip.