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Road trip in India (2026): 6 must-ride regions

Ride India where it counts: Himalayan passes, Ladakh valleys, Thar Desert lines and Mount Abu’s cool reset. A selection built for riders—realistic distances, altitude realities and 2026 planning cues (season windows, permits, offline navigation). Includes internal Planet Ride routes to Rajasthan and the Manali–Leh crossing

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New Delhi to Vientiane by motorcycle: Jay Kannaiyan’s 7,400 km transcontinental route

Ride New Delhi to Vientiane in 7,400 km. In this interview, Jay Kannaiyan breaks down his transcontinental corridor across four countries: key stages via Moreh/Tamu and Mae Sot, why he chose a Royal Enfield Machismo 500, and what really slows you down—Carnet, permissions, and border time. A grounded read for riders building an Asia motorcycle roadtrip with realistic pacing.

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When to go on an India roadtrip (motorbike, scooter or 4x4) in 2026?

India roadtrip: when to ride in 2026. Month-by-month windows for North, South, the high Himalaya and the tropical far south—so you avoid monsoon downpours, extreme heat and cold starts. Practical rider logic, what changes on the road in wet season, and a simple pacing rule (real riding hours, not map hours) to stay safe and enjoy the ride.

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Motorcycle trip to Ladakh: riding over Khardung La, one of the world’s highest drivable passes

Ride Khardung La from Leh to Nubra: a raw, high-altitude Ladakh day with real constraints. Learn when to go (May–Oct), how to acclimatize (2–3 days in Leh), why a Royal Enfield fits the terrain, and how to pace the 5,600 m climb. Practical gear cues, safety habits, and a short FAQ to plan with confidence—without overcomplicating it.

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Holi in India: Inside the Festival of Colors

Holi in India: Festival of Colors tips

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Moto en Inde: Manali–Leh, Route of the Week

Manali–Leh: the most epic Himalayan crossing. A 480 km ribbon of altitude and shifting landscapes, climbing over Rohtang La, Baralacha La, Lachulung La and up to Tanglang La (5,328 m). Expect narrow encounters, roadside tea camps, occasional water on the road—and the kind of night sky you only get above the treeline. A true moto en inde classic, and a powerful first chapter for a voyage moto ladakh.

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Meet Florian, the Royal Enfield specialist for a motorcycle trip in India

Meet Florian, Royal Enfield specialist in India

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Story Time with Uralistan: Chasing the “Highest Pass in the World” in India

Two riders based in Laos set out on a short, intense Himalayan loop—Srinagar to Manali in 10 days. They covered roughly 1,200–1,500 km, climbed to around 5,400 meters, and dealt with landslides, four-hour closures, and icy meltwater crossings that reached knee height. A grounded Q&A on pacing, acclimatization, and why distance means little when altitude and weather take control.

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Road trip inde: 5 Luxurious Rajasthan Palaces

The 5 Most Luxurious Palaces in Rajasthan

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The “Equipée”: five tough women on the Himalayan roads

Voyage moto himalaya: five women ride 2,500 km across Northern India in 3 episodes—Manali, encounters, Sachs Pass. Real terrain, real effort.

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Interview with Alex Zurcher, Planet Ride Co‑Founder

Alex Zurcher, Planet Ride co‑founder, shares what motorized roadtrip travel really takes: the bike he rides daily in New Delhi, why Planet Ride was built as a trusted bridge to local agents, and what he learned crossing Mongolia and riding Rajasthan’s Aravalli Hills. A grounded pro tip on pacing your day plus a short FAQ on guides, trip length, and staying connected in 2026.

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Motorcycle roadtrip: best Royal Enfield routes (2026)

Seven Royal Enfield itineraries built for riders who value rhythm over rush: Rajasthan’s desert tracks, Guatemala’s highlands, Ladakh’s high passes, Bali & Java volcanoes, Northern Thailand’s curves, Sri Lanka’s coast and jungle, and a Thailand–Laos Mekong crossing. Includes realistic trip lengths, key stops, and 2026-ready planning tips like offline maps, eSIM, and border-day pacing.

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