12 days · experienced travelers
Tibet Plateau 12-Day Route
Lhasa and the plateau with proper altitude staging. Permit and guide requirements are strict and change; verify current rules before booking anything.
Route logic
Built for real travel, not fantasy maps
This public skeleton shows city order and risk logic. Paid packs add hotel zones, rail timing, ticket windows, food routes and offline cards.
Chengdu
Staging city, pandas, permit and paperwork check
Lhasa
Potala Palace, Jokhang, Barkhor, acclimatisation days · Return, rest, departure
Shigatse
Tashilhunpo, overland scenery, high passes
Skeleton
Day blocks and risk controls
| Days | Base | Plan | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Chengdu | Staging city, pandas, permit and paperwork check | Do not fly onward without confirmed documents |
| 3-6 | Lhasa | Potala Palace, Jokhang, Barkhor, acclimatisation days | Altitude sickness is the main risk; go slowly |
| 7-9 | Shigatse | Tashilhunpo, overland scenery, high passes | Overland days are long and physically demanding |
| 10-12 | Lhasa | Return, rest, departure | Build spare days for weather and transport |
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