8 Days 7 Nights
China
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The Sacred Tibetan Plateau
📅 3-10 August 2026
⛰️ The Sacred Plateau of Tibet: Pilgrimage on the Roof of the World ⛰️
Journey by sleeper train from Chengdu across the vast Tibetan Plateau, slowly ascending to the Roof of the World, where high plains and snow-crowned mountains reveal a sacred landscape shaped by centuries of pilgrimage, prayer, and Buddhist devotion. In Lhasa, the spiritual heart of Tibet, we bow at the revered Jokhang Temple, walk with pilgrims along the Barkhor circuit, stand before the majestic Potala Palace, and visit the great monastic universities of Drepung and Sera. Our journey concludes at the turquoise waters of sacred Yamdrok Lake, where the immense sky meets the high plateau, and the spirit of Tibet can be felt in its profound stillness.
Yamdrok Lake
Overview
Overview
🧭 Trip Highlights
🚂 boarding a soft-sleeper train at Chengdu Railway Station for the legendary journey to Lhasa (the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is one of the highest railways in the world!)
📍Places we'll explore together
- Jokhang Temple
- Barkhor pilgrimage circuit
- Ramoche Temple
- Potala Palace
- Lukhang Park and Temple
- Ani Tsangkuk Nunnery
- Drepung and Sera Monastery
- Yamdrok Lake
- Gambala Pass
This is a pilgrimage for all. From the deep devotion found in Lhasa’s incense-filled temples to the profound stillness of the sacred lakes, you will witness a culture that has flourished in the harshest conditions for centuries. It’s more than a vacation—it’s an invitation to find your own center in the spiritual heart of Asia.
