Today is a lighter day in terms of difficulty, but it’s full of beauty and adventure. We start our trek by crossing a small wooden bridge near the campsite. After crossing it, we take the narrow trail to the left. This path is a little risky, as it’s prone to landslides, so we walk carefully. The mountain slope here is broken, and the trail takes us over a section full of large boulders. It feels like walking through a rocky maze. This stretch takes about 20 minutes to cross, and soon we reach a flat area where we can see a small tributary of the Ruinsara River flowing gently on our left side. We need to cross this stream, but there’s no bridge, so we look for a safe spot to hop across on rocks. It’s best to cross early in the morning when the water level is low. Some people use ropes here for safety, but it’s not always necessary. After crossing, we follow a trail that moves straight ahead toward a snow-covered area called a moraine, with the river still on our left. As we walk, the view opens up beautifully, and for the first time, we get a clear and wide view of the Swargarohini mountain range—tall, majestic, and covered in snow. Soon, we start seeing patches of snow in the green meadows ahead. As we continue, we switch to the right side of the valley and begin climbing steadily. The trail becomes steeper, and we slowly enter the snow zone. The snow here is slippery, so wearing microspikes or crampons is very helpful. The path turns right and leads us into a funnel-shaped valley, which gets narrower as we move higher. After climbing for an hour or two (depending on your pace), we reach the top of a snow ridge, and from here, we can see another ridge covered in snow. Just behind that lies the icy field of Odari. The views from this point are truly magical—you can see Kyarkoti Valley to your left and the Swargarohini peaks behind you. From here, it’s a short and gentle climb through snow to reach Bali Base Camp. This is a wide, open space with frozen ponds and patches of level snow. In summer, especially during June and July, we pitch our tents directly on hard snow, so it’s important to have warm and waterproof gear. Climbing these ridges is tiring, especially the third ridge, which gains a lot of height in just 30–45 minutes. From this point, you’ll finally see a snow ridge that leads toward the final steep climb to Bali Pass Col. The snow is deep and widespread, and it’s safest to stick to the top of the ridge while walking. These sections are not too technical but can feel very long and exhausting. After another hour or so, you’ll reach the fifth ridge, where the Bali Pass Col finally comes into view to your left. To reach the base of the final climb, you’ll need to cross three snow dunes—after that, the real and final ascent to Bali Pass begins.