The trail from Unshisa (3180m) gets even steeper and becomes a series of rough stone stairs ascending to the top of the ridge and then descends a bit to the few buildings and campsite of Kongma (3560m) in 50 minutes from Unshisha, The trail from Kongma twists and turns steeply, passing through forest before emerging in just 35 minutes at the Kongma La (3850m) where there is a stone chorten adorned with prayer flags. The trail follows the ridge through rhododendrons for a while, and then ascends a stone staircase. After a few false summits the trail climbs over the first of three passes (4055m) in just 40 minutes from Kongma La.