KISWA UMRAH PRIVATE LIMITED

What KISWA UMRAH PRIVATE LIMITED does

Kiswa Umrah Private Limited is a Chennai-based travel agency that organizes Umrah pilgrimage packages for Indian Muslim pilgrims traveling to Makkah and Madinah. Founded in 2019 by Mr. J. Farook alongside directors Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Syed Kashif, and Mr. R. Vinoth (Mohammed), the company operates as an independent private limited entity headquartered in Kolathur, Chennai, and serves primarily the Tamil Nadu Muslim community. Its core offerings are five tiered packages — Low Cost (Rs 49,999), Short Time (Rs 65,000), Budget (Rs 80,000), Economy (Rs 98,000), and Deluxe (Rs 1,20,000) — differentiated by duration (7 to 13 days), accommodation proximity to holy sites (200m to 1,500m walking distance), and included amenities such as guided ziyarath, Indian meals, travel insurance, and 5 liters of Zam Zam water. Supporting these packages are eight modular services covering visa processing, flight booking, ground transport, catering, elderly/disabled assistance, and Saudi hospital coordination.

The company's technology stack is modest: an online booking platform (kiswaumrah.com), blog content, and a pilgrim mobile application that delivers real-time prayer timings, live event streams, crowd-level notifications, and geolocation-based directions to nearby services. No proprietary AI/ML systems, APIs, or third-party integrations are disclosed. Revenue is generated principally through one-time package sales, supplemented by EMI installment plans and franchise fees. Distribution combines direct website bookings, phone/email inside sales, and a franchise network targeting all districts across Tamil Nadu. The company explicitly states it is independently operated without external investors, dedicates a portion of profits to community causes (education, mosque support), and plans to provide free Umrah trips for ulamas and billals (religious scholars and muezzins) to deepen community trust. Customer segments span individual Muslim pilgrims, budget-conscious travelers, working professionals constrained by leave, and elderly/disabled pilgrims requiring specialized assistance.

Name

KISWA UMRAH PRIVATE LIMITED

Legal name

KISWA UMRAH PRIVATE LIMITED

Website

https://kiswaumrah.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kiswa Umrah Private Limited is a Chennai-based travel agency that organizes tiered Umrah pilgrimage packages for Indian Muslim pilgrims, providing visa processing, flights, accommodation, ground transport, and specialized services for elderly and disabled travelers across Tamil Nadu.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Travel and Pilgrimage Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (56151), Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152), Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (5615)

akta.pro primary industry

Hajj & Umrah Travel Agencies (THAKAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pilgrimage Logistics & Visa/Permit Specialists (THAKAHAI), Pilgrimage Packages (Air-Inclusive) Tour Operators (THAKAHAK), Umrah/Hajj & Pilgrimage Air Ticketing Agencies (THAKALAI)

Keywords

• Umrah pilgrimage packages
• Religious travel services
• Hajj travel agency
• Pilgrimage visa processing
• Muslim pilgrimage tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Umrah Package Sales: One-time sale of complete Umrah packages that include visa processing, flight tickets, accommodation, ground transport, meals, guided tours, and travel insurance. Packages range from budget to deluxe offerings.
2. EMI/PInstallment Plans: Flexible payment options allowing customers to pay in installments for those who cannot pay the full amount upfront
3. Franchise Revenue: Income generated from franchisees who operate under the Kiswa Umrah brand across various districts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kiswa Umrah Services sells bundled Umrah pilgrimage packages for individual Muslim travelers from India to Makkah and Madinah. Each package includes Umrah visa processing, connecting flight tickets, accommodation in proximity to the holy sites, Indian meals, ground transportation, guided ziyarath tours, travel insurance, and Zam Zam water, with tiered pricing from Rs 49,999 (Low Cost, 7 days) to Rs 1,20,000 (Deluxe, 13 days). Supporting modular services cover room booking, transportation, flight ticketing, visa handling, ground handling in Saudi Arabia, wheelchair/attendant services for disabled pilgrims, hospital referral, and Indian catering, with EMI installment plans available for affordability.

Product overview

Kiswa Umrah Services is a pilgrimage travel company offering a tiered portfolio of Umrah packages ranging from budget to deluxe options, complemented by modular support services. The core offerings include five Umrah package tiers (Low Cost at Rs 49,999, Short Time at Rs 65,000, Budget at Rs 80,000, Economy at Rs 98,000, and Deluxe at Rs 1,20,000), which share common base components (visa, flights, accommodation, food, transport) but differ in proximity to holy sites, duration, and included amenities. Supporting these packages are eight add-on service modules: Room Booking, Transportation, Tickets Booking, Visa Service, Ground Service, Disabled People Service, Hospital Service, and Catering Service. The company also offers EMI payment options to make pilgrimage accessible to a broader audience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Low Cost Umrah Package Entry-level 7-day Umrah package priced at Rs 49,999, including Umrah visa, connecting flight tickets, accommodation, Indian food, insurance, ground transport, and Haram ziyarath, with 5 days in Makkah and 1 day in Madinah and 10 kg cabin baggage only.
• Short Time Umrah Package 7-day Umrah package priced at Rs 65,000, including Umrah visa, connecting flights, accommodation within 1500 meters with 24-hour shuttle service, Indian food, insurance, ground transport, local ziyarath in Makkah and Madinah, visits to Taif and Badr, and sightseeing.
• Budget Umrah Package 13-day Umrah package priced at Rs 80,000, including Umrah visa, connecting flights, accommodation within 1500 meters with 24-hour shuttle service, Indian food, insurance, ground transport, local ziyarath in Makkah and Madinah, visits to Taif and Badr, and sightseeing.
• Economy Umrah Package 13-day Umrah package priced at Rs 98,000, including Umrah visa, connecting flights, walking-distance accommodation (600 meters) from the Haram, Indian food, insurance, ground transport, local and Haram ziyarath in Makkah and Madinah, visits to Jhorana, Badr, and Zam Zam, plus Taif and museum visits.
• Deluxe Umrah Package Premium 13-day Umrah package priced at Rs 1,20,000, including Umrah visa, connecting flights, walking-distance accommodation (200 meters) from the Haram, Indian food, insurance, ground transport, comprehensive ziyarath including Makkah, Madinah, Jhorana, Taif, Badr, Wadi Jin, museum, 5 liters of Zam Zam water, private medical expenses, and extra luggage allowance.
• Visa Service Standalone visa processing service for Umrah visas, visit visas, and tourist visas, available to individual pilgrims who need only the visa component rather than a full package.
• Tickets Booking Service Standalone flight ticket booking service for both domestic (local) and international flights, available to travelers needing only the air ticketing component.
• Room Booking Service Standalone hotel room booking service that arranges accommodations at the customer's preferred hotels along with all necessary facilities.
• Transportation Service Standalone ground transportation service providing vehicles to transport customers to tourist destinations and other travel-related locations in Saudi Arabia.
• Ground Service Comprehensive ground handling service covering Saudi Arabia airport pickup to destination, including vehicles, accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, a Muallim (guide) for Umrah, and all other necessary services on the ground.
• Disabled People Service Specialized service for elderly and differently-abled pilgrims, including wheelchair assistance, attendant arrangements, and complete support for performing Umrah rituals.
• Hospital Service Free medical assistance referral service to Saudi government hospitals for pilgrims who experience health issues during their journey.
• Catering Service Food arrangement service for customers during the pilgrimage, including provisions for those who wish to perform Fee Sabeel (water distribution charity) in Makkah and Madinah.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hotels within 300m in Madinah and 600m in Makkah from holy sites
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SOTC Travel (Thomas Cook India subsidiary): Large Indian travel company with dedicated Umrah and Hajj division. Competes on package breadth, EMI options, and nationwide reach; a broad incumbent versus Kiswa's regional Tamil Nadu focus.
• Akbar Travels (India): Large IATA-licensed travel agency with Umrah packages, EMI plans and broad India coverage. Competes with Kiswa on tiered Umrah pricing and EMI accessibility but at much larger scale.
• Thomas Cook India: India's listed travel major with established Umrah and Hajj programs, walking-distance hotel inventory and installment financing. Comparable in product (Umrah packages) and target market (Indian pilgrims) but vastly broader distribution and capital base.
• Cox & Kings (India operations): Heritage Indian travel brand offering Umrah, Hajj and pilgrimage packages alongside leisure travel. Comparable through packaged Umrah offerings for Indian pilgrims but with broader portfolio and stronger inventory leverage.
• Veena World: Mumbai-based outbound tour operator with religious and Umrah packages targeted at Indian consumers. Similar package-led Umrah model with EMI options, operating at national scale versus Kiswa's regional footprint.

Regional players

• Flyin.com: Middle East-rooted online travel agency with Umrah packages primarily serving UAE and Gulf expatriates. Comparable product (Umrah packages, walking-distance hotels) but primarily Gulf-region customer versus Kiswa's Indian Tamil Nadu focus.

Direct peers

• Rehman Tours & Travels: India-focused Umrah and Hajj operator with similar tiered packages, visa handling and walking-distance hotels. Closely comparable niche specialist competing for the same Indian pilgrim segment.
• Al-Mukarramah Hajj & Umrah Services: Specialized Hajj and Umrah agency serving Indian pilgrims with package-based offerings. Direct competitor on product structure, visa logistics, and South Asian pilgrim target customer.
• Al-Hijaz Tours & Travels: India-based Hajj and Umrah specialist offering visa, flight, accommodation and ground packages to Indian pilgrims. Closest direct competitor to Kiswa given similar target market (Indian Muslims), package-led model, and community-driven GTM.

Emerging players

• Nusuk (Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah platform): Official Saudi government platform enabling direct Umrah visa and package booking, bypassing traditional agencies. Emerging structural threat to all intermediaries including Kiswa if pilgrims shift to direct booking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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