An e-rickshaw that is usually seen navigating the streets of Muzaffarnagar took an unlikely turn towards the high mountains of Himachal Pradesh. Sumit Kumar Prajapati, an e-rickshaw driver from Uttar Pradesh, travelled towards Spiti Valley in the battery-powered three-wheeler and documented the journey on Instagram. Sumit shared 27 videos from the trip, showing the vehicle tackling mountain roads, stops for charging and interactions with people who encountered the e-rickshaw along the way.
From Muzaffarnagar to Manali
Sumit started documenting the journey on August 15. According to details shared on his Instagram account, he first travelled to Manali with friends, while his e-rickshaw was transported there separately on a truck. On August 19, Sumit set out from Manali towards Spiti Valley in the e-rickshaw. He continued the journey himself as the route moved away from the more accessible areas and into mountainous terrain. The unusual choice of vehicle immediately caught the attention of people following his updates online. Many viewers wanted to know how the three-wheeler would cope with steep roads, rough stretches and the lack of regular charging infrastructure in the mountains.
