Optimal Pilgrimage Routes: Bangalore to Mecca and Medina via Doha or Abu Dhabi

Day 1: Bangalore to Doha

Bangalore, India > Doha, Qatar on May 1, 2025

6:00AM

Flight from Bangalore to Doha

Catch an early morning direct flight from Bangalore to Doha, which usually takes about 4 hours. This is a popular transit route with many flight options daily.
INR 15000 - 25000, 4 hours

10:00AM

Arrival and Transit at Hamad International Airport

Utilize the airport’s excellent facilities for transit and rest. Hamad International Airport is modern and traveler-friendly with lounges and dining.
Free during transit, 2 hours

12:00PM

Flight from Doha to Jeddah

Fly from Doha to Jeddah, gateway to Mecca and Medina. The flight takes around 1.5 hours with frequent connections.
QAR 400 - 700, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Check-in to hotel in Mecca

Rest and prepare for the pilgrimage rituals. Choose a hotel close to Haram for convenience.
INR 5000 per night, Rest time
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Day 2: Mecca Pilgrimage

Mecca, Saudi Arabia on May 2, 2025

5:00AM

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a wholesome breakfast at your hotel to energize for the day’s rituals. Most hotels offer pre-dawn meals during pilgrimage season.
Included in hotel stay, 1 hour

6:00AM

Perform Tawaf and Sa’i at Masjid Al-Haram

Experience the spiritual core of Hajj or Umrah by circumambulating the Kaaba and walking between Safa and Marwah hills.
Free entry, 3-4 hours

11:00AM

Rest and relax

Return to hotel to rest and hydrate, essential given the hot climate and strenuous activity.
Free, 2 hours

2:00PM

Lunch at Albaik

Savor a meal at Albaik, famous for its delicious fried chicken and local flavors, open from 11AM to 11PM.
Approx INR 400 - 600, 1 hour

4:00PM

Visit the Zamzam Well

Drink the sacred water of Zamzam, located within the mosque premises, a unique spiritual experience.
Free, 1 hour

6:00PM

Dinner at Al Tazaj

Enjoy grilled chicken and Middle Eastern cuisine at Al Tazaj, open until late evening.
Approx INR 500, 1 hour
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Day 3: Mecca to Medina

Mecca to Medina, Saudi Arabia on May 3, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at hotel

Fuel up with a nutritious breakfast before traveling to Medina.
Included with hotel, 1 hour

8:30AM

Travel to Medina by road or domestic flight

A 4-hour drive or 1-hour flight to Medina. Road travel offers scenic views while flights are faster.
INR 3000 - 7000 depending on mode, 1 to 4 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Al Baik in Medina

Another chance to enjoy the popular local chicken restaurant, open from 11AM onward.
INR 400 - 600, 1 hour

3:00PM

Visit Al-Masjid an-Nabawi

Visit the Prophet’s Mosque, one of the holiest sites in Islam, open 24 hours.
Free, 3 hours

7:00PM

Dinner at Rawabi Restaurant

Dine on traditional Saudi and Middle Eastern dishes at Rawabi, known for friendly service and authentic flavors.
INR 600 - 800, 1 hour
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Day 4: Medina to Abu Dhabi Transit

Medina to Abu Dhabi to Bangalore on May 4, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at hotel

Eat a light breakfast at your hotel before departing for your flight home.
Included, 1 hour

9:00AM

Flight from Medina to Abu Dhabi

Fly from Medina to Abu Dhabi, approximately 3 hours, to connect for your flight to Bangalore.
INR 8000 - 12000, 3 hours

12:00PM

Layover at Abu Dhabi International Airport

Enjoy airport lounges and shopping during your transit stop in Abu Dhabi, which has excellent facilities.
Free to access public areas, lounges extra, 3 hours

3:00PM

Flight from Abu Dhabi to Bangalore

Board your connecting flight back to Bangalore, which takes about 4.5 hours.
INR 15000 - 22000, 4.5 hours

7:30PM

Arrival at Bangalore

Arrive safely back in Bangalore, completing your pilgrimage journey.
N/A, End of journey
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