The new high-speed Haramain train is on. Here is how to use the train from Makkah to Medinah and vice versa and other general information before you board! First I have to say I am super excited because train travel is my actual favourite way to explore a country. There are few options for you to get from Makkah to Medinah for Umrah and we cover all of them … [Read more...]
Here is the Best Hilton Hotel In Makkah For Umrah
Which is the best Hilton hotel in Makkah for Umrah?Currently, Hilton has three different brands and hotels in Makkah in close proximity all offering different options and price points. So which is the best Hilton hotel in Makkah?I have stayed in all three hotels during an Umrah hotel hop so I can review the hotels and actually have an opinion when people ask me.First of all, let's look … [Read more...]
DIY Umrah: How to Get from Jeddah to Makkah & Medinah for Umrah
I get a lot of questions about how to get from Jeddah to Makkah to Medina for Umrah.I was very lucky to have an awesome friend who provided me with a driver for my Umrah, so I was driven to Makkah and Medina by car, which I must say was great as it made everything so much easier. May God bless them for kindness and generosity.I know however that many people will not have this benefit and … [Read more...]
Price Comparison (DIY) Do-It-Yourself Umrah VS Umrah Agent Packages
If you follow this website you know I am a massive fan of Do-It-Yourself Umrah and I advocate the flexibility and help to provide this site as a resource for planning your own Umrah without an agent.Now, I am not saying agents are not good, definitely not the case. Packaged Umrahs are an important part and good for many people but for others like Millennial Muslims (which is who I write for) … [Read more...]
Amazing Deals for Umrah in Ramadan 2019 on a Budget – Last 10 Nights
Many people started emailing me asking when they should start booking their Umrah in Ramadan 2019 in order to get good prices.The very simple answer is now!Usually, if you are booking your Umrah on cash you want to start planning and keeping an eye on prices and this website about 7-8 months in advance. The reason? Majority of people don't look this early!So, you will be getting a much … [Read more...]
Here is Why Agents won’t issue Umrah visa without package
Without a doubt, one of the most popular questions we receive at MuslimTravelGirl.com is whether you can get Umrah visa without package.You might have heard that many agents will say that you cannot do a do it yourself Umrah for the simple reason that they will refuse you an Umrah visa.The reason why Umrah agents don’t want to give you only Umrah visa is that they don’t make money … [Read more...]
Umrah Visa Price for 2018-2019 and Current Rules
Umrah Visa price for 2018-2019. With Hajj now complete the Saudi government usually takes a month to clean the city and prepare for the start of the Umrah season.The Umrah visa period is now open.See below.Umrah Visa Fee 2000SAR after first Umrah Now I receive A LOT of emails asking about the rules regarding the Umrah visas for those who have been already once and whether they have to … [Read more...]
Cost of Umrah Visa Fees for 2017 / 2018 Are Out
The cost for Umrah 2018 has not been released yet, it will be available AFTER Hajj around September 2018! For up to date details check this post belowSaudi changed their cost of Umrah visa fee 2017/2018 for those who have been for Umrah already in the previous Hijri 1438 year.If you have been for Umrah from October 2017 to July 2018 you will now have to pay 2,000SAR per person … [Read more...]
