Next day, you will begin the trek by walking up the valley along a beautiful gorge. After 2 hours on the trail you will come across the settlement of Chokdo with few households. Further 2 hours ascending the trail, you will be arriving at a camping site called Chu Skurmo. You will be camping here as today is the first day of the trek and have to suffice yourself with a very limited walk. The highlight of this site is its water which is reputed to have medicinal qualities.

This stage challenges you to quite an extent. It is, therefore, suitable to start early as you will be ascending the main trail to Gongmaru La pass. From Chu Skyurmo the valley narrows and the trail ascends the steep slopes on both the sides of the stream. You might spot the Himalayan Blue Sheep (Ladakhi: Napo), one of the several species of wild goats living in the mountains of Ladakh. On reaching the Gongmaru La, your efforts will be compensated by fabulous views and you will be delighted to conquer the first pass!

A relatively easy stage but an early start is recommended since the trail has several river crossings. You will be passing through the Hankar Valley and the trail leads further up till Zalung Karpo North Base.

The trail ascends to Zalung Karpo Pass (5150m). Ascending steeply where the slope lessens following the main valley, you will reach the pass. On reaching you will be greeted by prayer flags and one of the best views in Ladakh, including the peaks of Kang Yaze and the rugged Zanskar Range. After savouring in the view, you will be descending till the junction where a diversion point makes another route to Zanskar via Junglam. Camp overnight at Kharnak Sumdo.

An easy stage walking on a relatively flat, open and beautiful ground by the stream and some lush green meadows, you will reach the village of Dat. On the way look out for rare sightings of golden eagle and blue sheep. An old fort and a monastery greets on your arrival. You could visit the monastery and then camp overnight.

At this stage you will be walking long hours over the open valley and the plains of Changthang. The landscape is also going to change from this stage onwards as you will be walking over the Yarla Pass and the Tibetan Plateau. The views from the Yar La pass is worth the experience. From the pass you will be descending to the pastures of Lungmoche.

The last stage is a flat and easy trail along the flowing stream towards the nomadic settlements at Yagang and Zara. The trek ends here and your pick up vehicle would be waiting for you to drop back to Leh.