Best Umrah booking platforms in India (2026), compared honestly

The one distinction that matters when booking Umrah online: does the platform take your money and add its own margin, or does it connect you to a verified agent at the agent’s own price? Searchumrah is a neutral aggregator — no commission, no payment taken, KYC-verified agents. Others book the trip themselves or add GST/TCS on top. Full comparison below.

Independently compared · pricing & claims verified 2026-07-01

KYC-verified agents only
No payment taken on Searchumrah
Real reviews from past pilgrims
Direct contact with the agency

How to judge an Umrah booking platform

Umrah is a once-in-a-lifetime, high-value booking — and the space has real fraud. Four things separate a trustworthy platform from a risky one:

1. Neutral, or selling to you?

A neutral aggregator lists many agents and takes no payment. An operator sells and books the trip itself — even when it brands as a “marketplace”. The former shows you the agent’s real price; the latter can add margin.

2. Are the agents verified?

Look for a stated verification process (KYC, business credentials). “Authorised” badges with no process behind them are the commonest scam vector.

3. Is the price the real price?

Check whether the headline price is the agent’s own, or marked up — and whether GST/TCS and fees are shown before you commit, not sprung at payment.

4. Can the reviews be trusted?

Reviews gated to confirmed bookers are far harder to fake than open testimonials or an unlinked star count.

At-a-glance comparison

Every claim is sourced; “Unclear” means the platform doesn’t publish it. Verified 2026-07-01.

Platform	Type	Commission / fees	Verifies agents	Hotel distance	From
SearchumrahUs	Neutral aggregator	None — you pay the agent directly, at the agent’s own price			Varies
BookMyUmrahTrip	Direct operator	Not disclosed	Unclear		From ₹74,000
Aimah Tours	Direct operator	5% GST + up to 20% TCS added on top of package price		Partial	From ₹79,999
Holidify (Umrah)	Price comparator	Not disclosed	Unclear		Varies
HalalFlight	Price comparator	Not disclosed	Unclear	Partial	Varies

“Takes your payment?” — a ✗ (does not) is better for price transparency: you pay the agent directly at their own price.

The platforms, in detail

Ranked for a pilgrim who wants transparent pricing and verified agents. Each entry is honest about where that platform is the better choice.

Searchumrah

Neutral aggregator

Compare KYC-verified Umrah agents and contact them directly — no commission, no payment taken.

Strengths

True neutral aggregator — compare multiple verified agents on one page
Zero commission and zero booking fee: the price you see is what the agent charges
Every agent is KYC-verified before their packages go live
Reviews are gated to confirmed bookers, so they’re harder to fake
Hotel distance-to-Haram, full inclusions and itinerary shown upfront
You contact and book the agent directly — leads are never resold

Limitations

Not a one-click checkout — you finalise and pay with the agent, not on Searchumrah
Does not hold your money in escrow or process the visa itself

Best for: Pilgrims who want to compare verified agents transparently and book directly at the real price.
Not ideal for: Someone who specifically wants a single company to take payment and handle everything hands-off.

Compare live packages →Verified 2026-07-01

BookMyUmrahTrip

Direct operator

“India’s first online Umrah booking marketplace.”

Strengths

Books the whole trip for you — visa, flights and hotels handled in-house
Wide reach: departures from 40+ Indian cities
Displays customer testimonials and phased payment (advance + balance)

Limitations

Takes payment on-site (≈25–30% advance) rather than connecting you to the agent
Despite “marketplace” branding, it processes the booking itself
No published agent-verification process; hotel distance-to-Haram not shown on listings

Best for: Pilgrims who want a single company to take payment and manage the whole booking.
Not ideal for: Pilgrims who want to compare several independent agents and pay the agent directly.

Visit BookMyUmrahTrip ↗Verified 2026-07-01

Aimah Tours

Direct operator

“India’s No. 1 Umrah marketplace” — but operates as a direct tour operator (“we serve; we don’t sell”).

Strengths

Full-service operator with hands-on guidance and interest-free EMI plans
Claims IATA / ISO certification and Startup-India / MSME registration
Shows hotel distances (measured from the site boundary)

Limitations

Markets itself as a “marketplace” but is a single direct operator, not an agent network
Adds 5% GST + up to 20% TCS to the package price
Reviews shown as an unlinked “101+ Google reviews, 4.5” — not gated to confirmed bookers

Best for: Pilgrims wanting one accredited operator with hand-holding and EMI options.
Not ideal for: Pilgrims who want to compare independent agents or avoid added TCS/GST on the headline price.

Visit Aimah Tours ↗Verified 2026-07-01

Holidify (Umrah)

Price comparator

A general-travel marketplace with an Umrah section and a “3000+ agents” network.

Strengths

Large agent network and an established general-travel brand
Lets you compare agent profiles and reviews for many trip types

Limitations

Not an Umrah specialist — Umrah is a small slice of a broad travel catalogue
Agent-verification standard for Umrah is unclear; no hotel distance-to-Haram detail

Best for: Travellers who already use Holidify for general holiday bookings.
Not ideal for: Pilgrims wanting an Umrah-specialist with KYC verification and Haram-distance detail.

Visit Holidify (Umrah) ↗Verified 2026-07-01

HalalFlight

Price comparator

A price-comparator tool (flights-led) that lines up packages, hotels and flights side by side.

Strengths

Price-first comparison across many providers
Useful for lining up flights and package prices internationally

Limitations

Not an India-focused agent marketplace; it’s a comparison tool, not an editorial guide
Agent verification and review integrity are unclear

Best for: Price-first shoppers comparing across many providers internationally.
Not ideal for: India pilgrims who want verified-agent trust and direct contact, not just a price list.

Visit HalalFlight ↗Verified 2026-07-01

Frequently asked questions

Is Searchumrah free, and does it add commission to package prices?+

Yes, Searchumrah is free for pilgrims and adds no commission. It takes no payment and earns nothing per booking, so the price you see is exactly what the agent charges — you pay the agent directly. Some other platforms take payment on the site or add GST/TCS margin on top of the headline price.

Which Umrah booking platform is safest for Indian pilgrims?+

The safest platforms verify their agents, show transparent pricing and hotel distance-to-Haram, and keep reviews tied to real bookers. Searchumrah KYC-verifies every listed agent, gates reviews to confirmed bookers, and never takes your payment — you transact directly with the agent, which removes the “platform disappears with your money” risk common in Umrah scams.

What’s the difference between an Umrah aggregator and an operator?+

An aggregator (like Searchumrah) is neutral: it lists many verified agents, takes no payment, and connects you to the agent to book directly. An operator sells and books the trip itself — even if it brands as a “marketplace.” The practical test: does the platform take your money and add its own margin, or does it hand you to a verified agent at the agent’s own price?

Do Umrah booking platforms charge commission or hidden fees?+

It varies. Searchumrah charges no commission and takes no payment. Some operators collect an advance and book in-house; at least one adds 5% GST and up to 20% TCS on top of the package price. Always check whether the platform is quoting the agent’s real price or a marked-up one, and whether taxes are shown before you commit.

Compare real, verified packages

Skip the marketing claims — browse live packages from KYC-verified agents, compare the agents behind them, and contact your chosen agent directly.