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Departure Dates
Daywise Itinerary
Day 01NAJAF AIRPORT – KARBALA
Your spiritual journey begins with a direct flight from Mumbai/Ahmedabad to Najaf. Upon arrival at Najaf International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to Karbala. After checking in at the hotel, take some rest after the long journey. In the evening, experience the blessed moment of Pehli Ziyarat at the Roza of Imam Hussain (A.S.) and the Roza of Hazrat Abbas (A.S.), marking a spiritually enriching start to your ziyarat tour. Overnight stay will be in Karbala.
Ziyarat & Sightseeing
Karbala Pehli Ziyarat & Salaam
Day 02KARBALA ATRAF ZIYARAT - 1
After breakfast, proceed for ziyarat of important sites around Karbala. Visit the resting place of Moulana Jaffer Us Sadiq (Waari), pay respects at the shrine of Moulana Hur (A.S.), and then continue to Khaima Gaah, the place where the tents of Imam Hussain (A.S.) were set up before the tragedy of Karbala. Return to the hotel for rest and personal prayers. In the evening, you may attend a majlis if scheduled. Overnight stay in Karbala.
Ziyarat & Sightseeing
Maulana Imam J'afar al Sadiq SA ni Waari
Maulana al-Hurr RA
Khaima Gaah
Zainab AS Tekri (Under construction)
Day 03KARBALA ATRAF ZIYARAT 2 - BAGHDAD ZIYARAT TOUR
Today after breakfast, embark on a journey towards Baghdad with en-route ziyarat. Visit the shrine of Moulana Salman Al-Farsi, stop at Jamea Burasa (Masjid of Moula Ali), and continue to Musaiyyab. After completing ziyarat, transfer back and check in at your hotel. Overnight stay in Karbala.
Ziyarat & Sightseeing
Mada'en - Maulana Salman ul Farsi
Jam e Barasa
Musaiyyeb - Muslim bin Aqeel na Farzando
Day 04KARBALA FREE FOR SHOPPING
This day is kept free for personal reflection, ibadat, or rest. You may spend time in prayers at the shrines, do some shopping for religious items, or participate in community activities and majlis if available. Overnight stay in Karbala.
Ziyarat & Sightseeing
Day Free for Shopping etc.
Day 05KARBALA WADA ZIYARAT
Another day is reserved for your personal reflection and devotion. You may revisit the shrines for additional prayers, explore Karbala at your own pace, or engage in shopping for family and friends. Overnight stay in Karbala.
Ziyarat & Sightseeing
Wada ni Ziyarat no Salaam
Day 06KARBALA - NAJAF TRANSFER
After breakfast, check out from your Karbala hotel and proceed towards Najaf E Ashraf. On arrival, check in at the hotel and take some rest. In the evening, perform your Pehli Ziyarat at the Roza of Imam Ali (A.S.), one of the most significant spiritual sites of the journey. Overnight stay will be in Najaf.
Ziyarat & Sightseeing
Karbala to Najaf Transfer
Najaf Pehli Ziyarat & Salaam
Day 07NAJAF ATRAF ZIYARAT – 1
After breakfast, set out for ziyarat around Najaf. Begin with Moze Hannanah, the mosque known to have shaken at the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S.). Continue to Masjid Kufa, Moulana Muslim Bin Aqeel, Moulana Hani Bin Urwah one of the most sacred mosques, closely associated with Imam Ali (A.S.), and visit the Mehrab Mubarak where Imam Ali (A.S.) was struck. You may also join for Fajr Namaz at Masjid Kufa for a deeply spiritual experience. Overnight stay in Najaf.
Ziyarat & Sightseeing
Hannanah
Maulana Kumail bin Ziyaad RA
Al-Masjid al-Aazam bil Kufa
Mehraab of Maula Ali As
Maulana Muslim bin Aqeel AS
Maulana Hani bin Urwa RA
Day 08NAJAF ATRAF ZIYARAT – 2
This day is dedicated to more ziyarat around Najaf. Pay respects at the shrines of , Maulana Maytham al-Tammar, and Maulana Rushaid al-Hajari . In the evening, join Maghrib and Isha Namaz at Al-Masjid al-Aazam bil Kufa, Mehraab of Maula Ali, Maulana Muslim bin Aqeel AS, Maulana Hani bin Urwa, adding to the spiritual fulfillment of your ziyarat. Overnight stay in Najaf.
Ziyarat & Sightseeing
Maulana Rushaid al-Hajari RA
Maulana Maytham al-Tammar RA
Al-Masjid al-Aazam bil Kufa
Mehraab of Maula Ali As
Maulana Muslim bin Aqeel AS
Maulana Hani bin Urwa RA
Day 09NAJAF FREE FOR SHOPPING
Spend your last full day in Najaf in rest, reflection, and ibadat. This is an opportunity to do your final ziyarat at the Roza of Imam Ali (A.S.), and prepare yourself for the return journey. Shopping for souvenirs and religious items can also be done during the day. Overnight stay in Najaf.
Ziyarat & Sightseeing
Day Free for Shopping etc.
Day 10NAJAF DEPARTURE
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Najaf International Airport. Board your direct flight back to MUMBAI /AHMEDABAD with cherished memories of a spiritually enlightening ziyarat journey.
Ziyarat & Sightseeing
Najaf Wada Ziyarat
Flight Details
Onwards Flight
Iraqi AirwaysIA 450
DepartureAMDAhmedabad04:45Terminal 2
3h 00m Direct / Non-Stop
ArrivalBGWBGW07:45Terminal 1
Cabin: 7 kgCheck-in: 30 kg
Return Flight
Iraqi AirwaysIA 449
DepartureBGWBGW19:45Terminal 1
8h 00m Direct / Non-Stop
ArrivalAMDAhmedabad03:45Terminal 2
Cabin: 7 kgCheck-in: 30 kg
Flight timings are confirmed with your ticket and can be revised by the airline.
Hotel Details
Karbala5 Nights
Iraq
Najaf4 Nights
Iraq
Deluxe category
Hotel Emara
Karbala · 5 Nights
Hotel Taha
Karbala · 5 Nights
Ziafat Al Husain Hotel
Karbala · 5 Nights
Burj Al Karmel
Karbala · 5 Nights
Hotel Nasim al Zahoor
Najaf · 4 Nights
Elia Hotel
Najaf · 4 Nights
Umm Al Qura Hotel
Najaf · 4 Nights
Hotel Al Ruya
Najaf · 4 Nights
Superior category
Burj Al Qasim Hotel
Karbala · 5 Nights
Burj Al Furqan Hotel
Karbala · 5 Nights
Noor Al Kafeel Hotel
Karbala · 5 Nights
The Star Tower Hotel
Karbala · 5 Nights
Qasar al Zahabi
Najaf · 4 Nights
Faiz Stay category
Faiz e Husaini Karbala
Karbala · 5 Nights
Faiz e Husaini Najaf
Najaf · 4 Nights
Premium category
Emperor Hotel
Karbala · 5 Nights
Najaf Do Hotel
Najaf · 4 Nights
The hotels for this grade are confirmed with your reservation.
Deluxe3 Star · AP
Policies & Terms
Inclusions & Exclusions
What’s included
Flights
Hotel Stay
Meals
Transfers
Group Leader
Ziyarat Tours
Not included
Shared on request.
Payment Plan
Reserve your seat with a booking amount, then complete the balance in
planned instalments before departure. The exact booking amount and
instalment dates for this departure are confirmed at the reservation
step, before any payment is taken.
Every payment is receipted against your booking and your remaining
balance stays visible in My Journey.
Documents Required
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date, with a clear scan of the front and back pages
Recent passport-size photograph on a white background
PAN card, for the traveller paying for the booking
Aadhaar card, for Indian nationals
Documents are uploaded in My Journey after you reserve, and are visible only to you and our visa team.
Cancellation Policy
To Book any International holiday Or Travel Services, a Person has to make an initial non-refundable deposit of Rs. 19,999/- Per Person. In case a Person want to book air-tickets as part of his tour package , 100% payment is required as the time of booking. Balance payment is to be paid at least 15 days prior to date of departure.
Cancellation Rules: Cancellations of a tour package must be intimated to us in writing / Email & cancellation charges applicable are as follows:
21 days or more prior to the departure or non-payment of balance amount- Rs.19,999/- per person
20-15 days prior to the departure - 25% of the tour cost
14 - 7 days prior to the departure of the tour - 50% of the total tour cost
7 - 4 days prior to the departure of the tour - 75% of the total tour cost
3 days prior or a “No Show” on the tour - 100% of the total tour cost
For the cancellation of services other than tour package (such as air-tickets/cruises/ safaris, etc) booked with Oxford Travels will attract cancellation charges as per the policy of respective supplier of the services. Oxford Travels does not take responsibility for fees relating to the issuance and / or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not done through Oxford Travels.
Tour Exclusions
Flight Fare Charge.
Meals other than mentioned above
Cost for Optional Tours , Up-Gradation Charges , Sightseeing Entry fee & Guide charges & special Permits
Personal Expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, bottles of water, incidental, porter charges, tips etc.
Expenses incurred due to change in oil price, mishaps, landslides, strikes, political unrest etc, high season surcharge if levied any.
GST 5.09% not included in the package.
Tour Inclusions
Above Rates are on Per person basis.
Sightseeing as per itinerary
Accommodations at Double / Twin sharing basis.
Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant.
All transfers and sight seeing as per the above itinerary by SIC ( Seat In Coach ) Basis.
Terms And Conditions
You will receive the Booking Confirmation with flight ticket within 24 hours of the payment made.
Rooms and rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Flight and hotel fares may change at any point in time.
Your earliest confirmation is highly appreciated.
Hotel check-in time is 14:00 hrs. and check-out time is 12:00 hrs.
In the case of an early arrival before the check-in time, rooms must be booked from the previous night with corresponding charges to guarantee early check-in. Late checkout is subject to availability.
As a travel company, we are not responsible for any changes or cancellations in flights made by the airlines.
Cancellations due to any natural calamity or a pandemic leading to Force Majeure or lockdown in the destination resulting in flight or hotel cancellation will be subject to refund policies of the airline, hotel, etc. We will strive to obtain a maximum refund.
FAQs
01Do I need a visa to travel to Karbala (Iraq)?
Answer. Yes, most nationalities require a visa to enter Iraq. You can apply through the Iraqi consulate or join a group tour that facilitates visa processing.
02Can I visit Karbala individually, or do I need to go with a group?
Answer.Individual travel is possible but many prefer guided group tours for convenience, especially during Arbaeen and Ashura.
03When is the best time to visit Karbala?
Answer.The most significant times are during Ashura (10th Muharram) and Arbaeen (40 days after Ashura). However, these times are also very crowded.
04What types of accommodations are available in Karbala?
Answer.You can find everything from basic guesthouses to luxury hotels. Early booking is recommended during religious events.
05Are there hotels near the shrines?
Answer.Yes, several hotels are located within walking distance of the Shrine of Imam Hussain and Abbas ibn Ali.
06What are the main religious sites in Karbala?
Answer.Shrine of Imam Hussain (AS), Shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS), Al-Qama River ,Al-Hurr ibn Yazid Shrine
07What is the dress code in Karbala?
Answer. Modest dress is required. Women should wear an abaya and headscarf. Men should avoid shorts and sleeveless shirts.
08What is the local currency?
Answer. Iraqi Dinar (IQD). Carry cash, as not all places accept cards.
09Is internet and mobile network available?
Answer. Yes, but coverage can be patchy in crowded areas during religious events. Local SIM cards are available.
10How long is a typical Karbala tour package?
Answer. Packages usually range from 7 to 12 days, often combined with visits to Najaf, Kufa, Samarra, and Baghdad.
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