12 Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking, Meditation, and Yoga Holiday in Annapurna Region, Nepal
Adventurous Trekking and Yoga Retreat Nepal
This retreat has everything a trekker expects from a trekking in the hills of Nepal; the panoramic views of majestic Himalayas, some adventure and challenges, culturally rich villages with unique lifestyle and remains of ancient history and civilization all form a part of this trek. Combined with yoga, meditation, and yogic breathing, this package is a perfect choice for a well-deserved, exciting, and exhilarating retreat. Pack your bags and prepare to be inspired by what Nepal has to offer.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions
- Guided sightseeing excursions in Kathmandu
- Trek the Annapurna conservation area for a panoramic view
- Conservation entrance fee and trekkers’ information management system card
- Return tourist bus transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Daily healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Airport drop off and pick up
- 11 nights' lodging
Skill level
- Intermediate
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Teahouses and hotels provide lodging on the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Teahouses are modest, family-run businesses that provide basic lodging and meals. Lodges are more spacious and luxurious than teahouses, and they frequently have facilities such as hot water, electricity, and Wi-Fi.
The most prevalent type of accommodation along the walking route is tea houses. They are simple lodges with single or double beds. The amenities supplied vary, but they usually include a bed with blankets or a sleeping bag, a shared restroom with cold water, and a public dining area where meals are served. Some tea rooms may charge for hot showers, while others may supply buckets of hot water for a shower.
Tea houses usually provide blankets or comforters for warmth, however these may not be adequate during the winter months. Bring your own sleeping bag to ensure a pleasant night's sleep, especially if you're trekking in the winter or if you get chilly easily. Trekking Planner Nepal facilitates you with the sleep bags.
Overall, the tea houses along the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek offer a warm and convenient spot to relax and recharge after a day of hiking, as well as opportunities to mingle with fellow trekkers and enjoy local hospitality.
Program
Preparation for 12 Days Ghorepani PoonHill Yoga Trek
Here is some preparation advice for the 12 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek:
- Physical Fitness: Although the walk is reasonably easy, you must be in decent physical shape. Begin training at least 6 weeks before your vacation by walking or hiking for 30 minutes on most days. You can also incorporate some strength training activities into your workout program. Regular exercise, such as walking, hiking, or jogging, is advised to help you increase stamina and endurance.
- Yoga Practice: If you haven't already, incorporate yoga into your fitness program before the hike. Prepare your body and mind for the yoga sessions throughout the walk by being acquainted with basic yoga positions and practices. Stretching, breathing exercises, and meditation can help you improve your flexibility and mental health. Yoga is an excellent approach to increasing flexibility, strength, and balance. It can also aid with stress and anxiety, which is beneficial for you. Before your travel, make it a point to practice yoga on a regular basis.
- Mental Preparation: The walk can be difficult, but it is also an incredible experience. Make mental preparations for the upcoming obstacles. Remind yourself why you are undertaking this journey and concentrate on the positive aspects of the experience.
- Medical Check: Before Embarking on Ghorepani Poonhill Trek, Trekking Planner Nepal recommends you have a medical exam to confirm that you are in excellent health. Consult your healthcare physician about your trip plans, especially if you have any pre-existing medical concerns. They may propose immunizations, give advice on altitude sickness prevention, and prescribe any drugs that are required.
- Packing: Be sure to pack the following items: Hiking boots or shoes, Trekking poles, Hiking pants and shirts, Warm jacket and hat, Rain gear, Sunscreen, Insect repellent, First-aid kit, Water bottle, Yoga Mat, Some Protein Bars and snacks, Camera
- Travel Insurance: Trekking Planner Nepal strongly recommends you to have travel insurance that covers trekking activities, such as medical emergencies, evacuation, and trip cancellations, is essential. Make certain you thoroughly read the policy and comprehend its terms and coverage.
- Permits and Documentation: Usually, before embarking on your trekking you need to get the required permits. Trekking Planner Nepal benefits you with all the required permits and documentation after you book your trek.
Highlights
- The 12 Day Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek is a fantastic journey that combines trekking in picturesque Annapurna region with yoga practice in gorgeous natural surroundings. Here are some of the highlights of this journey:
- The walk provides breathtaking vistas of the Annapurna mountain range, including Annapurna I (8,091 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Nilgiri (7061 m), Gangapurna (7455 m), Dhampus Peak(6012 m), Hiunchuli (6441 m), Tukuche Peak (6922 m), and Machhapuchhre (6,993 m).
- Poon Hill dawn: Reaching Poon Hill (3,210 meters), a favorite vantage point for seeing the dawn, is one of the trek's primary highlights. From here, you'll have a fantastic view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain Ranges, which are drenched in golden light.
- Yoga Sessions: On the way to trek, you will attend yoga lessons given by a competent instructor every day in early morning. The lessons will assist you in relaxing, de-stressing, and increasing your flexibility and strength.
- Cultural Immersion: You will pass through several traditional Gurung and Magar villages along the trail, where you may learn about the local culture, lifestyle, and hospitality. Interact with the welcoming locals to learn about their customs, cuisine, and way of life.
- Ghorepani Village: Ghorepani is a lovely village at an elevation of 2,874 meters. It is a popular rest stop along the trail and provides excellent views of the surrounding mountains. *Enjoy the warm welcome of the people and learn about the traditional Himalayan culture.
- The Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek is a 12 Days trip that combines natural beauty, cultural immersion, and spiritual practice. It's a chance to experience the magnificent Annapurna Region while also seeking inner peace and harmony via yoga.
Trip overview
The 12 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek is an extraordinary adventure that blends the thrill of trekking in Nepal's magnificent Annapurna Region with the practice of yoga in magnificent natural surroundings. This experience provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the splendor of the Himalayas while also seeking inner peace and renewal through yoga.
Your journey begins in Kathmandu, where you will have the opportunity to explore the city's rich cultural legacy and prepare for the adventure ahead. You'll take a gorgeous journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara, also known as the "City of Lakes," which serves as the entryway to the Annapurna Region.
Tadapani, Ghandruk, and Ghorepani are among the villages visited on the walk. You will stay at a resort with incredible views of the Annapurna Mountain Range at Ghorepani. You'll walk up to Poon Hill in the morning, where you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Annapurna Range, including Annapurna I (8,091 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Nilgiri (7061 m), Gangapurna (7455 m), Dhampus Peak(6012 m), Hiunchuli (6441 m), Tukuche Peak (6922 m), and Machhapuchhre (6,993 m).
The early morning climb to Poon Hill, a renowned vantage point for seeing the stunning sunrise across the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, is one of the highlights of this expedition. The incredible panorama from Poon Hill will captivate you and deliver an amazing experience.
The hike ends with a return to Pokhara and a lovely drive back to Kathmandu, where you can reflect on your fantastic journey.
The 12 Days Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek combines adventure, spirituality, and cultural immersion. It is a life-changing experience that allows you to connect with nature, find inner peace through yoga, and create lifelong memories in Nepal's breathtaking Annapurna Region.
Itinerary
Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek is provided with standard Itinerary days where some day's walks can be shorter or longer as per your physical fitness, some designated overnight stops can change, due to available rooms and other facilities, etc.
You will follow the itinerary if it needs to be changed in case of weather, landslides, and difficulties on walks requiring more days where our leader and lead head guides decide to hold full authority for Nepal Trekking Planner.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350 meters / 4,430 feet)
After your arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, you shall be greeted by Trekking Planner’s representative and escorted to the hotel of your stay by the office representative. Get rest to your jetlagged body after a long travel to this majestic nation! After you get some refreshment and rest in the hotel, you shall have, later in the afternoon, a session of yoga, yogic breathing, and meditation that is sure to make you livelier, refreshed, and prepared for this trekking experience in the Annapurna region. You shall end the day with a welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Cultural and historical tours in Kathmandu
After getting refreshed early in the morning with yoga and meditation, you shall get prepared. Today, you have a full day guided sightseeing tours to the Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage sites and other ancient heritages in Kathmandu; the sightseeing shall include excursion probably to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, and Pashupatinath Temple beside the other heritages, thereby creating a combination Hinduism and Buddhism in this sightseeing.
While the Pashupatinath Temple, abode of the supreme Lord Shiva and located on the bank of holy Bagmati River represents the faith of Hindus all over the world, the stupas of Swayambhunath and Boudhanath are the epitome of Buddhism in this nation which is the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha. Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as monkey temple due to the holy monkey living in the north-west part of the temple, is a fourteenth-century stupa and one of the oldest and largest stupas in Nepal.
Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest of its kind in the world and hosts several other smaller stupas besides the evidence of rich Tibetan-Buddhism through the architecture, arts, and artifacts. Later in the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip meeting with your trekking guide in the hotel where you shall be provided with necessary information for the trekking and where you shall have the opportunity to clarify your queries regarding the trek with the guide.
Trekking Planner’s office representative will also brief you regarding our trek as well. Finish the day with another session of yoga and meditation in the evening. Overnight will be in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathmandu - Pokhara (820 meters / 2,690 feet or about 7 hours’ drive)
Today, after an early morning session of the yoga and meditation, your guide will come to pick you up and transfer you to the tourist bus station for your day drive to lakeside city of Pokhara through the scenic countryside. Travelling on the Kathmandu - Pokhara highway, you will drive past the scenic landscape, waterfalls and river, rural settlements, and twisting road overlooked by the majestic Himalayas far away before reaching the beautiful and diverse city of Pokhara.
On your arrival in Pokhara bus station, a hotel representative of Pokhara will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. After a refreshment in the hotel, your guide will take you on the walking tour around the marvelous Phewa Lake. The surrounding area of the lakeside blends in the influence of modern lifestyle with the preservation of local culture and heritages. After exploring the beautiful city of Pokhara you shall stay overnight at a hotel in Pokhara and have the second session of yoga, meditation, and yogic breathing before calling it a day.
Note: You can also fly to Pokhara on a flight of around 35 minutes over the vast landscape and with the view of the lofty Himalayas and lush green hills and valleys.
Day 04: Pokhara - Nayapul - Tirkhedhunga (1,570 meters / 5150 feet or about 2 hours drives and 3 - 4 hours walks)
Early in the morning, you shall have the first session of yoga and meditation for today in this yoga trekking and get started for the day. The trekking in this beautiful and diverse region starts today after you drive to the starting point of Nayapul from Pokhara on a drive of about 2 hours with your guide and porters on the well road of approximately 45 kilometers.
En-route, you will pass through some village with great scenery form Naudanda, Kanre, and Lumle before reaching the small settlement of Nayapul. After you arrive at Nayapul, the adventure begins from the warm sub-tropical region with Tikhedhunga as the destination for today. You start your walk from Nayapul by following the Modi River upstream to Birethanti, a village situated at the confluence of Modi River and Bhurungdi River.
Further on the trail, you follow the eastern bank of Bhurungdi Khola and reach to the settlement of Tikhedhunga after a trek of a couple of hours with the scenery of waterfall and high green forest. Intermittently, you shall also trek on the trail marked by stone staircase, the landscape with moss covered trees, and forest adorned with colorful rhododendron. Lunch will be served somewhere on the way at the tea houses before you reach to Tikhedhunga. The first yoga, meditation, and yogic breathing session in the trekking region are today in Tikhedhunga. Stay overnight at the tea houses.
Day 05: Tikhedhunga - Ulleri - Ghorepani (2,780 meters / 9,121 feet or 5 - 6 hours’ walks)
With the village of Ghorepani, the traditional stoppage of traders, and their horses as the destination for today, you shall start your trek for today after the breakfast in the hotel of your overnight stay and another session of yoga, yogic breathing, and meditation. The trek shall begin with the steep trek through the stone paved staircase before you reach Ulleri after trekking for a couple of hours with several breaks in between to catch your breath.
Ulleri is famous for the wonderful view of the Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre, and Hiuchuli Mountain beside the beautiful greenery and lush hills and valleys. The trail ahead of Ulleri is gradual that moves ahead in winding fashion through the cool shade of pine and rhododendron forest that has some ups and downs in store for the trekkers. After passing through the other villages of Banthati and Nangethati, you shall reach the Ghorepani village inhabited in majority by the Magar community.
This village provides an excellent view of Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and other sibling peaks besides the well-preserved Magar culture. The final session of our refreshing yoga and meditation session shall make the evening detoxicated after a long trek. Overnight Stay at a tea house in Ghorepani.
Day 06: Trek to Ghorepani - Tadapani (2,660 meters / 8,727 feet or 4 - 5 hours’ walks)
Trekkers today shall leave the beautiful Ghorepani before the day breaks and after your regular yoga session, armed with your backpacks on their back and lights on your hands along with excitement in your mind for witnessing one of the most memorable sunrises of this entire trek. After an uphill trek of around 45 minutes to reach the Poon Hill, trekkers witness this remarkable natural phenomenon.
Named after the ethnic group Poon, the residents of Ghorepani and surrounding area, Poon Hill provides the tantalizing view of the sunrise over the stunning mountains from west Dhaulagiri, Annapurna ranges and a unique mountain Mount Fishtail following the tantalizing view of Manaslu to Ganesh Himal to the east ranges of mountains. After enjoying this spot that provides the view of wide range of high mountains, you will return to Ghorepani for the breakfast.
The trek after breakfast continues through the forest covered with pine, bamboo and rhododendron trees, short ups and downs, and the lush vegetation with the occasional view of the mountains before reaching the settlement of Tadapani. Lunch will serve on the way at the teahouses. You will end your day with another session of yoga, meditation, and yogic breathing. Stay overnight at the tea houses.
Day 07: Tadapani - Ghandruk (1,990 meters / 6,529 feet or 3 - 4 hours’ walk)
In a trail that takes you through one of the world’s largest rhododendron forests, you will trek with the Gurung village of Ghandruk as the destination. The regular session of yoga, meditation, and yogic breathing starts your day while the trek starts from the settlement of Tadapani. You will trek for around an hour in a gradual path before reaching the Bhasi Kharka, a summer settlement for the animal herders and locals.
From this point, you will have a descend to the Ghandruk village with the occasional view of the Mount Annapurna ranges and unique Fishtail Mountain and passing through the forest creeks and smaller streams wherein the white-faced monkeys are seen swinging from one tree to the next. Ghandruk, also referred to as the ‘Switzerland of Nepal’ by some adventurers, is a semi-modern town and the gateway to the Annapurna Sanctuary.
One of the biggest towns of this trek, Ghandruk is famous for being a living museum of Gurung culture and tradition, small market and uniquely arranged houses, panoramic views of the Himalayas, and the stairs that weave through the village like a game of chutes and ladders connecting the house and market. You will be reaching Ghandruk at lunch time and for the night stop with enough time to explore the village and Gurung culture. You will complete the day with another session of yoga and meditation. Overnight will be in Ghandruk.
Day 08: Local community involvement activities
Today, you shall be devoting yourselves in the philanthropic activities in this beautiful semi-modern town. To feel refreshed for the entire day, you will continue your regular yogic session in the morning. The volunteering activities shall begin after your breakfast. You can find the volunteering activity that suits your interest; from being a guest teacher in the local school to the spending time helping the local craftsmen in their work and from assisting the disadvantaged members of the community with learning of their unofficial task and skills to sharing your ideas on solving social and other issues of the village; you can choose any activity you wish to do.
After contributing your bit to the people of Ghandruk who offer themselves to the service of visitors, you will return to the hotel for your stay. You will call it a day after having the evening session of yoga and meditation. Overnight will be in Ghandruk.
Day 09: Ghandruk - Pokhara (820 meters / 2,690 feet)
The trek in the Annapurna region is finally coming to an end as you descend to the city of Pokhara after having a great time in Ghandruk in the previous couple of days. On a path paved with stone, you will trek down to the starting as well as the ending point of the trek i.e. Nayapool. In a trek of around five hours to Nayapool, you will pass through several smaller settlements, view of the Himalayas, and terraced fields; interact with the locals who are with their horses and mules loaded with goods besides the lovely scenery of waterfalls and rivers, resting places under big trees, and many other attractions during the trek.
After experiencing all these attractions en-route, you will finish your trek in Nayapool (or New-Bridge) and go for a drive to Pokhara on a private vehicle only to reach the Lake City after a couple of hours. You shall have a session of yoga and meditation in the morning as well as in the evening in this day. Stay overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.
Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu about (1,350 meters / 4,430 feet or 7 hours’ drive)
After wonderful time in the Nepal Himalaya and short rest in Pokhara, today you have day drive through scenic countryside to Kathmandu in the route that never fails to attract the attention of the travelers. After breakfast and a quick session of yoga and meditation, you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to the bus station according to given time. Once you arrive in Kathmandu bus station, you will be received by Trekking Planner’s office representative and they will take you to the hotel.
After engaging yourselves in some activities during the day, the evening shall have another session of yoga, meditation, and yogic meditation. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Note: You can fly to Kathmandu which takes 35 minutes.
Day 11: Cooking Class in Kathmandu
In an extra day to be spent in Kathmandu, you shall be learning some skills and utilize your time spent. After breakfast and your regular session of yoga and meditation in the morning, you will head towards Nepali meal cooking class in Kathmandu. You can learn how to cook it, how to use spice at the same time, and you may remember some Nepalese words and phrases. The taste and variety of Nepalese cuisine is outstanding from the cuisines that you shall savor all over the world.
Besides learning the culinary skills in Nepal, the warm staffs providing you with the culinary training shall also help you learn some words and phrases of local language which will surely be a learning experience for the trekkers like you. After learning the new skills and some words of rich Nepalese language, you shall return to the hotel for your stay. The evening session of yoga and meditation shall continue today as well. Overnight stay will be at a hotel.
Day 12: Fly back to home / next destination
The trek officially comes to an end. Today after breakfast, you will be transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu for your next destination, at least three hours prior to the flight schedule. The last session of yoga, yogic breathing, and meditation shall be there in the morning before you leave for your respective destinations. Hope that the diversity of culture and tradition, natural beauty and wildlife, flora, fauna, and architectural heritages have created a special place in your memory strong enough to come for another adventure or exploration in this enchanting nation, Nepal.
Local Culture on the Trial to Ghorepani Poonhill Trek
The local culture along the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek trail is an interesting blend of Tibetan, Hindu, and Buddhist influences. The region's people are recognized for their warmth and love of music and dance. People are frequently seen singing and dancing in the streets, and there are several opportunities to take part in traditional festivals and celebrations.
As you go across the area, you will pass through traditional villages such as Tikhedhunga, Ulleri, Ghorepani, and Ghandruk. These communities provide glimpses of the people typical rural lifestyle. Traditional architecture, stone-paved streets, and native stone and wood dwellings can be seen.
The area has a strong Buddhist influence, and you'll come across monasteries, prayer wheels, and colorful prayer flags along the way. Poon Hill itself includes a modest temple where hikers frequently pause for meditation or prayer. During your journey, you may come across Buddhist rituals and practices.
The local culture on the Ghorepani Poonhill Trek is an unforgettable and fascinating experience.
Here are some considerations to bear in mind when interacting with the locals:
- Be mindful of their customs and traditions.
- Wear something modest.
- Avoid photographing people without their consent.
- Keep an eye on your surroundings and don't leave anything expensive unattended.
- Tipping is not required, but it is greatly appreciated.
- By following these guidelines, you may assure a positive and courteous encounter with the locals.
Age Requirements
For Ghorepani Poon Hill Yoga Trek in Nepal where people from 18 to 70 years including children below 10 years old will be allowed and this involves if one can get medical insurance from your home country. As for family with children where age group from 5 and onwards are safe for this trek. For smaller infants back carrier is required, as well extra guide will accompany and support you throughout the trekking.
Included excursions
One guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu and historical and cultural excursion as mentioned in the itinerary are included in the price.
Instructors
Rajkumar
Rajkumar has completed 200 YTT in the Theory and Practice of Teaching Yoga Philosophy and Anatomy, Ashtanga - Ethics and Hatha - Shatkarma, Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, and Meditation at Himalayan Yoga Academy. He has been teaching traditional Hatha yoga with yoga flow. He studied Master degree in Human Consciousness and Yogic Science from India now working as a yoga teacher for two years in Trekking Planner. Rajkumar is a part-time yoga instructor in Kathmandu engineering college kalimati for all the students enrolling I have an experience of various types of meditation
Retreat location
This yoga trek will take you exploring Kathmandu, Pokhara, Thikhedhunga, Ghorepani Poon Hill, Tadapani, and Ghandruk for a beautiful panoramic view of the Annapurna region in Nepal.
Unique features
Activities
- Cooking classes
- Hiking
Food
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as tea and coffee, are included in the price. One welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant is also included in your package.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Organic
What's included
- 11 night’s accommodation
- All airport pick up drop by private vehicle
- Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu (cultural and historical) and in Pokhara with privet vehicles
- Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by deluxe tourist bus (if you want a way flight or private vehicle also available at additional cost)
- Annapurna Conservation Area permit and Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS card)
- A high experience, helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, English-speaking well trained, government license holder guide with all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance
- 2 guests 1 porter with their insurance, salary, food, accommodation, and equipment
- Twin/double shearing accommodation in the mountain during the trekking
- Three meals a day; breakfast, lunch, and dinner and tea/coffee during the trekking
- Cooking class in Kathmandu
- Yoga/meditation
- Local community involvement activities
- Safe drinking water
- Pokhara to Starting point and ending point to Pokhara by private vehicle
- Welcome dinner in an authentic restaurant
- First aid kit
- Trekking Planner’s a sleeping bag, down jackets, T-shirt, cap, duffle bags, city and trekking route maps – if necessary
- Arrangement of emergency evacuation service (should have insurance for emergency evacuation and will be paid by your travel insurance company).
- Oximeter to check your pulse and oxygen saturation and heart rate twice daily during the trek (very useful to check Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms) - this helps ensure your trek is in the safest hands possible
- All applicable government and local taxes per the itinerary
What's not included
- Your Nepal visa fees
- All the International airfares from and to Kathmandu
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Personal travel and health Insurance, insurance for helicopter evacuation
- In case of extra night accommodation, lunch and dinner in the city due to early arrival and late departure as well as early back/return from mountain/trekking (due to any reason) than the given time period of the itinerary
- Your Personal expenses such as ( laundry, baggage charge, phone calls, battery recharge, bar and beverage bill, boiled or bottled water, hot and cold shower, extra porter, etc.)
- The tips to the trekking crews and drive
- Extra expenses due to flight delays, strikes, weather conditions, or any event out of our control
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Tribhuvan International Airport
4 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Trekking Planner will pick you up from the airport.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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