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Brief guide to Umrah Packages
Umrah is a great opportunity for traveling
to the holy lands of Mecca and Medina. It is carried out by Muslims and a
pilgrimage that can be done by Muslims at any time of the year. Umrah brings
more rewards when it is performed in the month of Ramadan, as it is a very
sacred month which multiplies the reward of any good deed.
It is now possible for anyone around the world to travel to the Mecca to perform Umrah. All you have to do is to visit a travel agency and choose the best package for you and your family. In preparation for the Umrah there are many things that must be clarified.
Muslims who wish to perform the Umrah, are usually in search of suitable Umrah packages. Mainly, there are two types of Umrah packages offered to pilgrims: one is budget package and other is tailor-made package.
Budget package: when you choose this package, you got to travel in a large group of pilgrims. This one is especially designed for those who prefer to travel in large group or those who have a strict budget but want to visit the holy places. Traveling in a group is a budget option as traveling with large number of people lessen the financial; burden as per person becomes significantly less.
Additionally, travel agencies try to provide you
Tailor-made Package: This kind of package is for those who want more facilitative journey and stay. As the name shows, you can choose the mode of traveling, hotel accommodation and transportation between two holy cities according to your needs and budget.
Before you choose an Umrah package, you need to do your home word. Choosing a travel agent for your journey is a critical decision and demands a cautious attitude. There are various factors you need to consider before hiring an agent. Following are some important tips you must keep in view before visiting a travel agency:
1.
First of all, make sure that
the travel agency you are going to visit is authorized and certified by the
concerned authorities. Hiring an unauthorized agency can be a total disaster as
there is a high risk of getting trapped by a scam.
2.
Secondly, you need to know that
it is not necessary that an authorized agency is going to provide you adequate
services. Reputation is another main factor. Always go for well-reputed agency
which holds a good record for providing best facilitates and making all
necessary arrangements.
3.
Thirdly, it is a great idea to
get the reviews from those who have traveled before. To get the reviews, you
can go to online blogs where people share their experiences. You can also ask
your friends and family members about their experience of traveling to holy
cities with a travel agency.
4.
Always remember that a
well-reputed and authorize agency gives you a clear schedule of departure and
arrival. They also provide you information about your stay in Mecca and Medina
including your accommodation place and mode of transportation between Mecca and
Medina. A travel agency which does not give a clear schedule, can be
problematic.
5.
Before choosing a travel
agency, it is highly recommended to visit websites of different travel agencies
to know about the packages and facilities they offer and then choose the once
which meets your needs and budget.
If you carefully choose your travel agency and consider these points before finalizing an Umrah package, we hope that you are going to have convenient journey and you are surely going to enjoy your spiritual stay in holy cities.
If you carefully choose your travel agency and consider these points before finalizing an Umrah package, we hope that you are going to have convenient journey and you are surely going to enjoy your spiritual stay in holy cities.