Day 1: Arrival in Delhi, catch a flight to Leh.
Day 2: Tour of Leh city.
Day 3: Tour of Spitok and Phyang Gompas.
Day 4: Tour of Shey and Matho Gompas and Stok Palace, the home of Ladakhi royalty.
Day 5: Tour of Tikse and Hemis Gompas, two of the wealthiest and most influential institutions in Ladakh . Camp at Hemis.
Day 6: Trek from Hemis to the village of Chogdo.
Day 7: Trek to Kongmaru La base camp.
Day 8: Over Kongmaru La (16,730 ft.) to the plain of Nimaling, then over a small ridge to the secluded base camp at the foot of majestic Kang Yatze peak (21,000 ft.).
Day 9: Day at leisure or perhaps climb an adjacent ridge for a closer view of Kang Yatze's summit.
Day 10: Over Konka Wangpo (16,500 ft.) to the valley of Langtang Chu.
Day 11: Climb to the top of Zalung Karpo la (16,570 ft.) for a birds'-eye view of the Kharnak region before descending to the lovely meadow of Sokra.
Day 12: Pass through Kharnak, with its imposing fort looming over; enter a spectacular gorge leading further down into willow groves. When the valley widens again, one will reach one of the most auspicious spots in the region, the site of a massive and remarkably ornamented monument. Overnight camp.
Day 13: A short day. After one hour's walk, one will reach the semi-permanent settlement of Dat and camp near the village. The village and its small Gelugpa Gompa merit an afternoon's exploration.
Day 14: On the vast open plain beyond Dat, keep a close lookout for herds of Kyiang, the Tibetan wild Ass, seen frequently in this valley. The stream has dried up here, but bubbling springs provide refreshment before the climb to Yar la (15,910 ft.). This is an easy pass, but the views are incredible. From the pass, there is a simple descent to Lungmoche.