Hajj expenses slashed to over Rs1 million

Hajj expenses have decreased significantly compared to last year due to the measures taken by the government, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday.

According to sources, under the government scheme, Rs1.05 million has been fixed for a 40-day Hajj package.

The price of a Hajj package of shorter duration will be Rs1.1 million per person.

Initially, the Hajj expenses were estimated to be between Rs1.075 million and Rs1.175 million.

After the agreements in Saudi Arabia, there was a significant reduction in hotel expenses as well. 

All Hajj pilgrims will get the facility of air-conditioning instead of room coolers in Mina.

Jasom board instead of cloth tents and sofa-cum-bed facility instead of mattresses are included in these packages.

Significant reduction was seen in hotel expenses after agreements in Saudi Arabia.

Additional charges for double bed room in hotels have been reduced by Rs74,000. Instead of Rs259,000 for double bedrooms, now Rs185,000 will be charged. 

Additional charges for triple bedrooms have also been reduced from Rs86,500 to Rs63,000. 

The Ministry of Religious Affairs will announce the final Hajj expenses in a few days.

Reporter: Ashraf Khan