Leh - Shang Sumdo (3 hours) We will leave Leh by jeep  to the starting point of the trek at Hemis (3600 m). Hemis is the largest and  most famous Drukpa monastery in Ladakh, where the renowned Naro Gentuk festival  is held every 12 years. After the gompa tour, we will start our trek into the  Hemis National Park, which is home to endangered high-altitude animals such as  snow leopard, Tibetan wolf, Tibetan sheep and Golden eagle. At Martselang we  will meet the crew and start our trek towards the tiny village of Shang  Sumdo(3700m) and our campsite for tonight.

Shang Sumdo - Lartsa (6-7 hrs) We will begin the day climbing  through the spectacular gorge of Shang, rife with magnificently hued rock  formations and colors. The trail crosses the river several times before it  reaches the campsite via the small village of Chogdo (4000 m).

Lartsa – Base camp via Kongmaru La 5200 m A steep 3-hour climb will  lead us to Kongmaru La (5200 m), with good views of Zanskar, the Karakoram  Ranges and the north face of Kangyatse (6400 m). From here we will make our  descent toward the pasture of Nimaling, where the villagers of Marka Valley  tend their sheep, goats and yaks during the summer. From Nimaling, it is a  steady climb up to Base Camp (5300 m).

Base camp We can rest today while our  guides will check the route conditions, and fix ropes up the slopes. The choice  of route will be done depending on the snow conditions on the mountain.

High camp – Summit (6400m) – Base camp (13-15 hrs) We will start our final push  for the summit at around 2 am. The climb to the peak will take between 9-10  hrs., but this is depending on the conditions. The view from the top is  spectacular including the Zanskar and mighty Karakoram ranges! After spending  an hour on the top, we will descend to Base Camp (5300 m) and a well deserved  rest.

Base Camp - Chhukirmo – Martselang – Leh (6  hrs to Chhukirmo and 4 hrs to Martselang) We will spend these last  two days retracing our footsteps, taking our time down towards Martselang. Now  is the time for us to enjoy the rare wildlife, unique scenery, and each other's  company. In Martselang a jeep will wait to bring us back to Leh