Illuminated Imam Ali shrine in Najaf, Iraq

Ziyaraat journey

Ziyaraat in Najaf & Karbala

A supported Ziyaraat journey connecting Baghdad, Najaf, Karbala and Kadhimiya with coordinated flights, ground transport and group guidance.

KarachiFlight
BaghdadCar
NajafCar
KarbalaBus
Kadhimiya
Package priceRs 565,000for the listed group
Duration9 days · 8 nights
GroupGroup · up to 22 travellers
OperatorNorthern Trails Co.
Journey typeZiyaraat

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Scheduled departures.

Departing from Karachi17 Dec 2026Returns 25 Dec 2026 · 11 places availableBook this departure
Departing from Karachi4 Feb 2027Returns 12 Feb 2027 · 16 places availableBook this departure

The route, day by day

A journey with room to breathe.

Day 01Karachi to BaghdadAirport assistance, arrival formalities and group transfer.
  1. Day briefing and departure checkThe operator confirms the day’s timings, access and transport plan for Karachi to Baghdad.
    45 min
  2. Begin the Karachi to Baghdad programmeAirport assistance, arrival formalities and group transfer.
    4 hr
  3. Final local visit and onward preparationA paced afternoon around Karachi to Baghdad, with comfort stops and timing adjusted to local conditions.
    2 hr
Day 02NajafBegin the coordinated Ziyaraat programme at the shrine of Imam Ali, with guided meeting points and rest time.
  1. Day briefing and departure checkThe operator confirms the day’s timings, access and transport plan for Najaf.
    45 min
  2. Begin the Najaf programmeBegin the coordinated Ziyaraat programme at the shrine of Imam Ali, with guided meeting points and rest time.
    4 hr
  3. Final local visit and onward preparationA paced afternoon around Najaf, with comfort stops and timing adjusted to local conditions.
    2 hr
Day 03Najaf & KufaVisit Masjid al-Kufa and the confirmed surrounding sites before returning to Najaf for evening Ziyaraat.
  1. Day briefing and departure checkThe operator confirms the day’s timings, access and transport plan for Najaf & Kufa.
    45 min
  2. Begin the Najaf & Kufa programmeVisit Masjid al-Kufa and the confirmed surrounding sites before returning to Najaf for evening Ziyaraat.
    4 hr
  3. Final local visit and onward preparationA paced afternoon around Najaf & Kufa, with comfort stops and timing adjusted to local conditions.
    2 hr
Day 04Najaf to KarbalaTravel to Karbala, check in and begin Ziyaraat at the shrine of Imam Hussain with group guidance.
  1. Day briefing and departure checkThe operator confirms the day’s timings, access and transport plan for Najaf to Karbala.
    45 min
  2. Begin the Najaf to Karbala programmeTravel to Karbala, check in and begin Ziyaraat at the shrine of Imam Hussain with group guidance.
    4 hr
  3. Final local visit and onward preparationA paced afternoon around Najaf to Karbala, with comfort stops and timing adjusted to local conditions.
    2 hr
Day 05KarbalaContinue the main Karbala Ziyaraat programme, including the shrine of Hazrat Abbas and scheduled prayer time.
  1. Day briefing and departure checkThe operator confirms the day’s timings, access and transport plan for Karbala.
    45 min
  2. Begin the Karbala programmeContinue the main Karbala Ziyaraat programme, including the shrine of Hazrat Abbas and scheduled prayer time.
    4 hr
  3. Final local visit and onward preparationA paced afternoon around Karbala, with comfort stops and timing adjusted to local conditions.
    2 hr
Day 06KarbalaVisit the confirmed sites around Karbala with a slower afternoon for individual prayer and rest.
  1. Day briefing and departure checkThe operator confirms the day’s timings, access and transport plan for Karbala.
    45 min
  2. Begin the Karbala programmeVisit the confirmed sites around Karbala with a slower afternoon for individual prayer and rest.
    4 hr
  3. Final local visit and onward preparationA paced afternoon around Karbala, with comfort stops and timing adjusted to local conditions.
    2 hr
Day 07KadhimiyaTravel by group bus to Kadhimiya for the scheduled shrine visit, then continue to the Baghdad hotel.
  1. Day briefing and departure checkThe operator confirms the day’s timings, access and transport plan for Kadhimiya.
    45 min
  2. Begin the Kadhimiya programmeTravel by group bus to Kadhimiya for the scheduled shrine visit, then continue to the Baghdad hotel.
    4 hr
  3. Final local visit and onward preparationA paced afternoon around Kadhimiya, with comfort stops and timing adjusted to local conditions.
    2 hr
Day 08BaghdadComplete the approved Baghdad Ziyaraat programme and hold a clear departure briefing for the group.
  1. Day briefing and departure checkThe operator confirms the day’s timings, access and transport plan for Baghdad.
    45 min
  2. Begin the Baghdad programmeComplete the approved Baghdad Ziyaraat programme and hold a clear departure briefing for the group.
    4 hr
  3. Final local visit and onward preparationA paced afternoon around Baghdad, with comfort stops and timing adjusted to local conditions.
    2 hr
Day 09Baghdad to KarachiTransfer to the airport with check-in assistance and take the confirmed return flight to Karachi.
  1. Day briefing and departure checkThe operator confirms the day’s timings, access and transport plan for Baghdad to Karachi.
    45 min
  2. Begin the Baghdad to Karachi programmeTransfer to the airport with check-in assistance and take the confirmed return flight to Karachi.
    4 hr
  3. Final local visit and onward preparationA paced afternoon around Baghdad to Karachi, with comfort stops and timing adjusted to local conditions.
    2 hr

Where you’ll stay

Accommodation, clearly stated.

Baghdad · Days 1 to 3Property to be confirmed

4 star · 2 nights

Standard room · triple occupancy · breakfast
Najaf · Days 3 to 6Property to be confirmed

4 star · 3 nights

Standard room · triple occupancy · breakfast
Karbala · Days 6 to 9Property to be confirmed

4 star · 3 nights

Standard room · triple occupancy · breakfast

See where you are going

The places inside the package.

Explore the places, atmosphere and landmarks included in the journey.

Devotees gathered at a shrine in Karbala, Iraq
A central part of the journeyKarbala
Golden dome and minarets of the Imam Ali shrine in Najaf
Ziyaraat and reflectionNajaf

Included

  • Return economy flights from Karachi
  • Eight nights accommodation
  • Airport and intercity transfers
  • Visa processing assistance
  • Group guidance

Not included

  • Meals not listed in the final booking
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional private transport
  • Travel insurance

A note from your operator

Flight schedules, visa approval and Iraq entry requirements are reconfirmed before departure. The final Ziyaraat programme may adjust around local access and congregation times.

Travel requirements

  • Passport validity and Iraqi visa eligibility must be confirmed before booking.
  • Any current health, insurance or entry documentation is confirmed before departure.

Cancellation amounts

The exact amounts adjust to the group total shown at checkout. Based on this package’s displayed starting total:

  • 30+ days before departure: traveller receives PKR 508,500; operator receives PKR 56,500.
  • 15 to 29 days before departure: traveller receives PKR 423,750; operator receives PKR 141,250.
  • 7 to 14 days before departure: traveller receives PKR 282,500; operator receives PKR 282,500.
  • 0 to 6 days before departure: traveller receives PKR 0; operator receives PKR 565,000.

Tourism company

Northern Trails Co.

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