Frequently Asked Questions about Umrah from India

Most group packages from India include Ziyarats, but always confirm with your agent.

Masjid Quba, Masjid al Qiblatain, Mount Uhud, Masjid al Qibla, and Jannat al Baqi.

Jabal al Noor, Hira Cave, Jannat al Ma’la, Jannat al Mualla, and sites near Ka’bah.

Ziyarat means visiting sacred Islamic sites associated with prophets, companions, or historic events, often included in Umrah itineraries.

Ziyarats are guided visits to significant Islamic sites in Makkah and Madinah (e.g. Jabal Uhud, Masjid Quba, Jabal al‐Noor) included in many group tours.

Umrah is a non obligatory pilgrimage that can be done any time; Hajj is obligatory (five days, in Dhul Hijjah) and has stricter eligibility.

Yes — with proper health preparations and care. We provide support for entire groups.

You can perform Umrah year-round; low seasons (e.g. November, February) are calmer. Some prefer lining it up close to Ramadan or in cooler months.

There’s no limit to how many times a Muslim can perform Umrah, and each one brings immense spiritual rewards.

Hajj is obligatory and performed only once during Dhul-Hijjah, while Umrah is voluntary and can be performed anytime throughout the year.

Masjid Quba, Masjid al Qiblatain, Mount Uhud, Masjid al Qibla, and Jannat al Baqi.

Jabal al Noor, Hira Cave, Jannat al Ma’la, Jannat al Mualla, and sites near Ka’bah.

Ziyarat means visiting sacred Islamic sites associated with prophets, companions, or historic events, often included in Umrah itineraries.

Our group packages include round-trip flights, hotel stays near Haram, Umrah visa processing, ground transportation, guided Ziyarats, and 24/7 support.

An Aafaqi is a person who comes for Hajj from outside the boundaries of Meeqat. For example, individuals from Yemen, Pakistan, India, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Iran, etc., are considered Aafaqi. Such a person is not allowed to enter Makkah Mukarramah without wearing the Ihram.

The land surrounding Makkah Mukarramah, for several miles in all directions, has been given the status of Haram (sacred boundary). There are signs placed all around to mark the limits of this area. Within these boundaries, activities such as hunting, killing wild animals or birds—even causing harm to pigeons—are strictly prohibited. Grazing animals on this land or even uprooting grass is also forbidden. Makkah Mukarramah, Mina, and Muzdalifah all fall within these sacred boundaries of the Haram. However, Arafat is not included within the Haram.

Hudood-e-Haram ke bahar chaaron taraf jo zameen Miqaat tak hai, use Hill kehte hain. Aur jo shakhs zameen-e-Hill ka rehne wala ho, use Hilli kehte hain. Is jagah wo tamaam cheezein halal hain jo Haram mein ehteraman mana hain.

Hamare mulk ka Miqaat Yalamlam hai. Yahan Aazimeen-e-Hajj ihram bandhte hain, jo Jeddah se pehle aata hai.

Hudood-e-Haram se pehle jin maqamat ko Huzoor Nabiyy-e-Akram ne ba-tour Miqaat muqarrar farmaya, woh paanch hain. Bayan karte hain ki Huzoor Nabiyy-e-Akram ﷺ ne farmaya, Hazrat Jabir bin Abdullah kehte hain ki Ahle Madina ke liye ihram bandhne ki jagah Zul-Hulaifa hai, aur doosra rasta Juhfa hai, aur Ahle Iraq ke liye ihram bandhne Ki jagah Dhat-e-Irq hai, Ahle Najd ke liye Qarn-ul-Manazil hai, aur Ahle Yemen ke liye Yalamlam hai.

Woh aakhiri maqam jahan se Hajj ya Umrah ka irada karne wale ka ihram ke baghair aage badhna jaiz nahi, Miqat kehlata hai.

Hajj ke muqarrara dino ke ilawa bhi kisi waqt makhsoos ibadat ke saath Allah Taala ke ghar ki ziyarat karne ko Umrah kehte hain. Istilah e shariat mein Umrah se murad sharaite makhsoosa aur afaal e khassa ke saath Baitullah Sharif ki ziyarat karna hai.

Hajj Deen-e-Islam ka paanchwa rukn hai jiske lafzi mana hain qasd karna, kisi jagah irade se jana jabki istilah-e-shariat mein isse murad muqarrara dino mein makhsoos ibadat ke saath Allah Taala ke ghar ki ziyarat karna hai.

Any Muslim can perform umrah, there is no age barrier.

Hajj is mandatory (Fardh) for every Muslim, whereas Umrah is considered a Sunnah. Hajj, also known as the Fifth Pillar of Islam, involves a more extensive and ritualistic journey that is restricted to the month of Dhul Hijjah. In contrast, Umrah is a shorter pilgrimage that can be performed at any time throughout the year.

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Umrah can be performed at any time of the year. However, some pilgrims prefer to travel during the cooler months or outside of the Hajj season to avoid large crowds.

The hotels closest to Haram Shareef are 5 Star properties in Clock Tower, Safwa Tower, Makkah Towers.

A pilgrim can explore Jeddah, Taif, Badr, Beer-e-Shifa, Ghadeer-e-khum, Khaybar, AlUla.

Yes, a passenger can travel to any city in Saudi Arabia on an Umrah Visa.

For daily use, the pilgrims can fill their personal bottles from Haram. Packed Zam Zam water to take along to your country is available at the airport at a nominal cost.

There are many things one can buy. The most common things bought by pilgrims are Dates (khajoor), prayer mats, Burkhas, men thobes, ittar, perfurmes, tasbeeh, caps, fabrics, cosmetics, chocolates.

No, it is not expensive however you have to bargain for price.

Yes Indian, South Indian, Pakistani, Turkish, Far East Lebanese etc. restaurants are easily available in Makkah and Madinah around haram.

Generally In group departures, laundry is included in the packages.

In group departures, Indian food is included in the packages. For private departures, it depends on your budget and preference.

There are various mobile network operators STC Mobiliy. Sim cards are easily available at mobile and general stores. They require visa copy for the same and biometric.

Yes, guides are available and charge a fee.

Yes, wheelchair is available in Haram free of cost. There are also battery operated wheelchairs available for rent which are chargeable.

Yes, children are allowed in the room. Children below 6 years can share their parents bed.

The distance from the hotel to Haram differ from package to package. Generally the cheaper the package the further the hotel.

Generally it takes around 2-3 hours to perform all rituals / arkaan in Umran.

It takes approximately 2-3 working days to get an Umrah Visa.

An Umrah visa is required to perform Umrah, alternatively you can also apply for Saudi tourist visa or Saudi business visa.

Yes, anyone can book an Umrah or Hajj package online through our website www.onlineumrah.in, leading Umrah agent in India.

It totally depends on your budget and time period you have. Working individuals who cannot get long leaves from office or business prefer short private packages. Please contact "Worldwide Travel Tourism" team to discuss your requirements.

The main difference is that Hajj is obligatory for Muslims who are physically and financially able, and it must be performed during the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah. Umrah, on the other hand, is not obligatory but highly recommended and can be performed at any time of the year.

No, Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter Makkah.

Yes, all Muslim foreigners from any country in the world are allowed to perform Umrah.

Umrah can be performed throughout the year except Hajj.

Umrah is a pilgrimage to Mecca that can be undertaken at any time of the year, unlike Hajj: which has specific dates according to the Islamic lunar calendar. It includes specific rituals such as Tawaf (circumambulation of the Kaaba) and Sai (walking between the hills of Safa and Marwah).

Book as early as possible — 3 to 6 months ahead is ideal to lock in best rates.

Depending on availability, certain upgrades (hotel class, extra Ziyarats) may be possible. Contact your group leader early.

Absolutely — you can include Madinah & Makkah Ziyarats, historical sites, or additional prayers as per your preference.

Yes — you have full flexibility to select departure dates, number of days, and itinerary structure.

To apply for an Umrah visa, visit Online Umrah visa page of the website, complete the query form, and prepare the Umrah Visa required documents, such as a scanned copy valid passport, recent photograph and PAN card

Valid Passport for minimum 6 months, Passport Size Photo and Pan Card

You require at least 7 days prior to plan your trip without any rush.

For the Umrah Visa you require scanned copies of valid passport minimum six months remaining to expire from return date, passport photo, pan card.

Usually no — included in tour cost — but some special or off route sites may incur minimal entrance charges.

Istilam means to place one’s face between both hands and kiss the Black Stone (Hajr-e-Aswad). If due to crowding it’s not possible to kiss it directly, then one may touch it with the hand or with a stick and kiss the hand or point towards it and then kiss the hands — this gesture is also called Istilam. It is narrated from Hazrat Zubair ibn Umar that a man once asked Hazrat Ibn Umar (RA) about kissing the Black Stone, to which he replied: "I have seen the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) doing Istilam and kissing it."

Raml refers to walking briskly with short, quick steps and slightly shaking the shoulders during the first three rounds of Tawaf, imitating the style of strong and brave individuals. It is narrated from Hazrat Jabir (RA) that when the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) performed Tawaf of the Kaaba, he would do Raml in the first three circuits, and then walk normally in the remaining four.

Iztibaa is the act of placing the upper sheet (chadar) of Ihram under the right arm and over the left shoulder in such a way that the right shoulder remains uncovered. This is done before starting Tawaf. It is narrated from Hazrat Yala (RA) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) performed Tawaf in the state of Iztibaa, and he had a cloth over him during this act. After doing Iztibaa, one should face the Kaaba and proceed towards the Black Stone (Hajr-e-Aswad) from the right side until one is directly in front of it. Then the person makes the intention (niyyah) for Tawaf.

Nafl Tawaf is the optional (voluntary) Tawaf that any sane person can perform during their stay in Makkah, without being bound by specific timings. It can be done once or multiple times, at any time. In Nafl Tawaf, Ramal (walking briskly in the first three rounds) and Ittiba (placing the upper garment under the right arm and over the left shoulder) are not required, and there is no condition of wearing Ihram. For an Afaqi (a traveler from outside the Meeqat), performing Nafl Tawaf is more virtuous than offering Nafl Salah (optional prayer). However, for the residents of Makkah, offering Salah is considered more virtuous than performing Tawaf — but this ruling is specifically for the Hajj season, to avoid crowding and to make space for the Afaqis. Otherwise, Nafl Tawaf is considered better.

Tawaf-e-Wida (also called Tawaf-e-Sadr) is the farewell Tawaf performed at the time of leaving the House of Allah (Baitullah). In this Tawaf, there is no Raml, no Sa’i, and no Iztiba. It is wajib (obligatory) for those coming from outside the Meeqat boundaries (i.e., Aafaqi).

Tawaf-e-Ziyarah is a fundamental pillar (Rukn) of Hajj. Since it is performed after Qurbani (sacrifice), Halq (shaving the head) or Taqsir (trimming the hair), and after removing the Ihram to wear regular clothes, the act of Iztiba (uncovering the right shoulder) is not observed in this Tawaf. This Tawaf can be performed any time from the morning of 10th Dhul-Hijjah (after Subh Sadiq) until sunset on the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah. However, performing it on the 10th is considered best. After completing Tawaf-e-Ziyarah, all restrictions of Ihram come to an end.

Tawaf-e-Qudoom is the first circumambulation (Tawaf) performed upon entering Makkah Mukarramah. This Tawaf is Sunnah (recommended) for every Afaqi (a person coming from outside the Miqat boundaries) who enters Makkah with the intention of performing Hajj-e-Ifrad or Hajj-e-Qiran.

Tawaf is the act of circling around the Holy Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram in a specific manner. The area where this circling is performed is called Mataf. Tawaf begins at the Black Stone (Hajr-e-Aswad) and ends at the same point.

Talbiyah is a specific invocation recited during Hajj and Umrah while in the state of Ihram. The words of Talbiyah are: لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ "O Allah! I am present, I am present. You have no partner, I am present. Indeed, all praise, blessings, and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner." It is obligatory to say the Talbiyah at least once with the tongue when entering into Ihram. Along with this, making the intention (niyyah) is also a condition. The words of intention are: اللّهُمَّ إنّي أُريدُ الْحَجَّ أو أُريدُ الْعُمْرَةَ فَيَسِّرْهُ لِي وَتَقَبَّلْهُ مِنِّي "O Allah! I intend to perform Hajj or Umrah, so make it easy for me and accept it from me."

Hajj ya Umrah ki baqaida niyyat karke jo libaas pehna jata hai use Ihram kehte hain. Uske baghair aadmi Meeqat se nahi guzar sakta, yani ek chadar (nayi ya dhuli hui) odhne ke liye aur aisa hi ek tahband kamar par lapetne ke liye. Iske pehne ke baad baaz halal cheezein bhi haram ho jati hain.

Ihram for Men are two pieces of white cloth unstitched one to cover the lower body and one for the upper body and slippers Ihram for Women is not specific. They should cover their head/hair, where loose clothes, preferable where socks to cover feet

There are Four main steps of Umrah namely Ihram, Tawaf, Saiee and Halaq / Qasr

Steps for Umrah * Ihram - Intention to perform Umrah * Tawaf around the Holy Kaaba * SaiI - Seven rounds between mount Safa and Mawrah in worship * Cut hair - Men must trim or shave their hair, women must trim their hair (cut the tip)

One can do the Niyat of Ihram while leaving from home or at the airport or in the plane when the arrival of Miqat is announced.

Ihram is the sacred stated in which it is obligatory for a Muslim to enter to perform Hajj or Umrah.

Yes, our Private Umrah Packages are fully customizable. You can travel with your family or group privately, with flexible schedules and personalized services.

5-star Umrah Packages offer luxurious hotels near Haram and exclusive services. 4-star Umrah Packages provide comfort, quality, and affordability — ideal for families or groups.

Yes. Through OnlineUmrah.In, you can easily book Umrah package from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, or any part of India. We handle all logistics for a smooth pilgrimage.

Yes — deals typically cover airfare, hotel, visas, transport, and Ziyarats. Any extras will be clearly noted.

Yes, in most of our packages we include hotel near Haram, ground transfers, and transport between cities.

Submit your preferences via our inquiry form or contact our support team. We’ll follow up with proposals and pricing.

Yes, upon request and availability, you may upgrade or adjust hotel arrangements.

Yes — we include round trip airfare and full visa processing as part of your package.

We offer launches from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Lucknow and many more.

Our 5-star Umrah Packages include luxury hotels near Haram, private transfers, and personalized assistance for a truly premium experience.

Absolutely. Our Affordable Umrah Packages maintain high service quality and comfort while keeping the pilgrimage cost-effective.

You can easily book Umrah package from Delhi, Mumbai, or any Indian city through OnlineUmrah.In, where we handle all travel and visa arrangements.

Absolutely. Our Affordable Umrah Packages are curated to ensure comfort, safety, and spiritual enrichment while maintaining cost-effectiveness for all pilgrims.

Yes, our Private Umrah Packages are designed for families, groups, and couples who prefer personalized arrangements, including private transfers and flexible itineraries.

Umrah can be performed at any time of the year, except during the days of Hajj. Many prefer the months of Ramadan or Rabi’ al-Awwal for their added blessings.

Use reputable currency exchange services for the best rates. For payments, consider using international credit cards or digital wallets for convenience and security.

For food you will get meals at hotel and many outside restaurant near haram.

At the time of booking your Umrah trip, all transportation details will be confirmed. Typically, we offer Hyundai Cars or GMCs for private Umrah packages and 11-seater or 20-Copaster travelers or 50-seater buses for group Umrah packages

Both Cities have various hotel options from Economy 2-Star, 3-Star, 4-Star and 5-Star Hotels in Makkah and Madinah. You can choose the hotels as per your budget.

To identify a reputed and trustworthy travel agency, please see if it is registered with the Govt. (GST), has an IATA registration, read the reviews and testimonials of previous passengers travelled.

Yes, a deposit is typically required to secure your booking. The remaining balance can be paid according to our payment schedule. Detailed information will be provided at the time of booking.

We accept various payment methods, including credit/debit cards, bank transfers, and online payment platforms. Specific details will be provided during the booking process.

You can book an Umrah package through onlineumrah.in by selecting your desired Umrah package and completing the online booking form. Alternatively, you can contact our customer service team for assistance.

The cost of an Umrah package varies based on the type of package, duration of stay, time of travel, and included services. Please visit page for Umrah Packages or contact +91-9811312975 for detailed pricing information.

Yes, we offer various Umrah packages to suit different budgets and preferences, including economy, standard, and luxury options. We also have group packages and customized packages for families and individuals.

Umrah packages typically include flights, accommodation, visa processing, ground handling, transportation, ziyarats and guided tours. Some packages may also include meals and additional amenities.

Yes, our Umrah packages include assistance with visa processing. We will guide you through the required documentation and application process.

Worldwide Travel Tourism, Umrah packages offer a range of accommodation options, from budget-friendly hotels to luxurious 5-star properties. All accommodations are conveniently located near the holy sites.

Yes, we offer flexibility in selecting your preferred airline, subject to availability and package terms. Please discuss your preferences with our booking team.

Yes, our Umrah packages include ground transportation for airport transfers and travel between holy sites in Makkah and Madinah.

Yes, Insurance provided by the Saudi Government is included in the Umrah Visa, Tourist Visa and Hajj Visas. The passenger can avail any medical assistance at Government Hospitals free of charge.

It is an approximately 5 hours drive from Makkah to Madinah or Madinah to Makkah.

Yes, Travel kit is provided by WTT - Online Umrah to all the pilgrims.

In Private Package Selection totally depends on your budget and preference. In Group departure, the selection is of the tour operator.

Makkah and Madinah cities both have hotels starting from budget , 2 star, 3 star, 4 star 5 star and luxury end hotel accommodations. Selection totally depends on your budget.

Yes, Umrah visa start from 1st Muharram to 15th of Shawwal (Islamic Calender) every year. From 6th July 2024 Umrah vsa will start.

No, you can get only umrah visa with hotels and transportation.

Yes, we can book hotels online after having a valid umrah visa or tourist visa.

We prioritize the safety and well-being of our pilgrims by adhering to all health and safety guidelines issued by the Saudi Arabian authorities. This includes social distancing measures, sanitization protocols, and providing guidance on personal safety practices.

No, vaccine certificate is not required for Visa.

No Vaccine is required for Umrah Visa.

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If visa is declined, we attempt resolution or refund as per terms. We advise applying well before deadline to avoid last minute issues.

Yes — via official visa portals or through your tour agent, who can track it on your behalf.

Yes. Visa fees are included in most full service Umrah packages. Confirm with your operator for any extra charges.

We collaborate with authorized agencies and Saudi authorities, handling the entire visa application as part of your package.

Typically 5–10 business days, but it may vary depending on season or consulate workload.

Valid passport (min. 6 months remaining), vaccination certificate (e.g. Meningitis), biometric photo, airline booking, tour package confirmation.

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity), passport‐size photos, vaccination certificate (e.g. Meningitis), copy of national ID, airline booking.

Indian pilgrims need a Umrah visa processed through authorized agents. The visa is typically issued for a fixed duration (e.g. 14 30 days) for Makkah & Madinah visits.