Based on our February 2023 trip | Updated for 2026 If you’re self-planning your Umrah, getting from Madinah to Makkah is one of the biggest logistical questions. Package tours handle this with a group bus, but what do you do on your own? The answer is SAPTCO — the Saudi Public Transport Company. It’s the … Read more
Based on personal experience + updated for 2026 rules The Umrah visa is the very first step of your pilgrimage journey — and also the step that confuses people the most. How much does it cost? Can you apply directly? Do you need a travel agent? What documents are required? I went through this process … Read more
February 2023 Trip | Updated for 2026 In February 2023, I took my family of three on an Umrah trip from India. We did everything ourselves: flights, hotels, bus transport, and visa. No tour package. No group tour. Just us, our planning, and Allah’s guidance. The result? We spent approximately SAR 8,600 total (~$2,300 / … Read more