Hajj and Umrah Packages

Hajj and Umrah Packages and Other Important Information

Hajj is a mandatory pilgrimage for all muslims and most of them who are physically, financially and mentally fit aspire to visit Mecca and Madina atleast once in their lifetime.  Another pilgrimage which the Muslims across the world look forward too, although it is not mandatory is Umrah. Finding a reliable travel agent is not a big task because even the Saudi site has a list of travel agents you can avail services from. Saudi government has strict standards as far as Hajj travel is concerned and has banned quite a few fraud travel agencies which provide low quality service. These It is mandatory to travel through a travel agent for Hajj as per the laws of the Saudi government. Here is a run down some of the terms and conditions of the Saudi government.

Terms and conditions of Hajj – The Saudi government has enforced some rules and regulations which have to be followed by all the people coming for Hajj Pilgrimage with cheapest hajj packages. Primarily to give more people a chance to visit Hajj the government is not giving visa if you have already been to Hajj in the last 6 months. Also, on the visa that is issued, one is not allowed to work on it and has to leave the country as soon as the Hajj is done. Women below forty years of age cannot travel without their guardian or husband while above 40 ones can do so if they are travelling in a group. Even kids can only travel if they have their family member travelling along.There are various different travel agencies which offer Hajj and Umrah Packages but going with reliable ones is important. 

ATOL Protection – Due to the frauds in the past Saudi government enforced strict rules and regulations for the travel agents as well but still there is always a possibility of poor service and as this trip is long one, we always want to travel safe and sure. Hence, going for an ATOL protection certificate is always a good idea. ATOL protection helps in safe and secure journey and even in case of fraud you are guaranteed travel arrangements further. You only need to carry the ATOL certificate with you.

Health and fitness – Health and fitness are two most important points during Hajj. Hajj is a long and exhaustive journey and hence it is important that you remain fit during the journey. If you are not fit then the spiritual journey would be stressful and hectic for you instead of being an experience of a life time so it is advisable that you walk 30 minutes a day atleast couple of months before so that you remain fit all through. If you are interested to perform umrah in October then October Umrah Packages are best options for you as compared to November umrah packages that most customers demand when they go for Umrah during their vaccinations.