From the CraftedMoto Blog

Route notes, practical tips, and photos from our expeditions.

• Spiti Valley Road Open Dates 2026

  Kunzum La opening windows, route differences, and practical timing tips for motorcycle expeditions (2021–2026 update).

• Wari La: The Ladakh Pass That Doesn't Appear on Most Motorcycle Itineraries

  Restricted-pass notes, permit workflow, and practical crossing tips for high-altitude riding.

• Demul: The Spiti Village That Most Motorcyclists Skip

  What to expect at Demul, track conditions, and why we include this grazing settlement on our Spiti routes.

• Riding the Konkan Coast: The Ferry Crossings That Make This Route

  Ferry timings, loading tips, and the village stops that make the Konkan coast special for motorcycles.

• Kaho Village, Lohit Valley — Riding to India's Eastern End

  Kaho is India's easternmost civilian settlement, 8 km from the Myanmar border. Getting there requires military clearances, 340 km of frontier road, and almost nobody else.

• Riding India as a Foreigner — What the First Trip Actually Involves

  Permits, traffic, road conditions, fuel gaps, altitude, and the things that will actually surprise you. What we tell every first-timer before they arrive.