Leh 7 min read
When to ride in Ladakh: season, passes and altitude
A practical guide to the Ladakh riding season: which months are genuinely open, when the passes clear, how to acclimatise and what the first two days in Leh should look like.
Guides
Guides from the ground
When to travel, where to ride and what to bring — what our team tells guests before every trip, written down in one place.
Manali 6 min read
Manali to Leh highway: a day-by-day plan
489 km, five high passes and at least two riding days. How to split the Manali–Leh road, where to sleep and what to do when the weather turns.
Dharamshala 5 min read
Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj: a week at a different pace
A guide to a longer stay in Dharamshala: when to come, where to work remotely, which treks are worth it and how to combine the hub with mountain riding.
Goa 5 min read
Goa: season, monsoon and where to base yourself
A seasonal guide to Goa — what opens in October, how north differs from south, which rides are worth it and what the summer months actually look like.
Pushkar 6 min read
First trip to India: a practical pre-flight checklist
Visa, insurance, international licence, SIM, money and kit — the list to work through a month before departure, without the horror stories.
Pushkar 7 min read
Pushkar travel guide: lake, bazaars and things to do
What to do in Pushkar, how many days to stay, etiquette around the holy lake, the best season, and easy motorcycle rides out of town.
Pushkar 6 min read
Pushkar Camel Fair guide: dates, what to see, where to stay
A practical guide to the Pushkar Camel Fair — when it happens, what to see each day, where to sleep when the town is full, and how to enjoy it without the crush.
Pushkar 8 min read
Rajasthan itinerary: 7 days by motorcycle
A one-week Rajasthan route starting in Pushkar — Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and the desert, with honest daily distances, riding times and what to skip.
Pushkar 5 min read
Jaipur to Pushkar: distance, travel time and stops
How far Pushkar is from Jaipur, how long it takes by motorcycle, car and train, which stops are worth it, and how the Ajmer approach works.
Pushkar 7 min read
Motorcycle rental in India: licence, insurance, deposit, handover
What you need before renting a motorcycle in India — required documents, what insurance actually covers, how deposits work, and the handover check that protects you.
Leh 7 min read
Ladakh bike trip cost: a real budget breakdown
A full cost breakdown for a Ladakh motorcycle trip — rental, fuel, beds, food, permits and insurance, with three budget levels for ten days.
Leh 6 min read
Best bike for a Ladakh trip: Himalayan vs Classic vs smaller
A practical comparison of the motorcycles you will actually be offered in northern India — weight, seat height, gravel behaviour and water crossings — and which suits you.
Manali 8 min read
Spiti Valley trip guide: route, season and where to stay
A guide to Spiti Valley — the Manali to Shimla loop, the world's highest villages, when the road is open, where to sleep and how to handle the altitude.
Manali 7 min read
Himachal Pradesh guide: regions, seasons and routes
A regional guide to Himachal Pradesh — how Manali, Dharamshala, Spiti and Parvati differ, when to visit each, and how to link them into one trip.
Goa 6 min read
Goa beaches guide: which beach suits you
A guide to Goa's beaches — from the quiet south to the busy north, what defines each one, where to stay and how to move between them.
Goa 5 min read
North Goa vs South Goa: where to stay
A direct comparison of north and south Goa — atmosphere, prices, nightlife, access and who should sleep where.
Pushkar 7 min read
India travel budget, safety and insurance
What a month in India costs, how to handle money safely, what your travel insurance must include, and the safety rules that actually matter on the road.
Leh 8 min read
India's hardest motorcycle routes — and what they actually demand
Five of the most demanding rides in India: Umling La, the Shyok Nubra route, Zanskar, the old Manali—Leh highway and Chandratal — difficulty, real hazards and the preparation required.
Manali 7 min read
Chandratal and the high passes: a demanding ride from Manali
A demanding route from Manali to Chandratal lake via Rohtang, the Atal Tunnel, Kunzum La and Batal — distances, water crossings, tented camps and how to prepare.