Muzaffarnagar e-rickshaw driver’s daring drive through Spiti’s rocky roads goes viral

Sumit Kumar drove his e-rickshaw from Muzaffarnagar to Spiti Valley and documented the trip on Instagram.

An e-rickshaw driver from Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar has gone viral on social media after driving his vehicle all the way to Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti Valley, documenting his challenging journey through a series of Instagram videos.

Sumit Kumar began his journey in August and shared glimpses of his experiences on the road, from interacting with locals and tourists to navigating the difficult terrain of the Himalayan valley. His videos have garnered millions of views.

In the midst of his daring journey, Sumit stopped in Manali from where he shared snippets of the food he ate, his interactions with locals and a visit to a dhaba. He also stayed at a hotel before continuing his journey towards Spiti Valley.

As he drove deeper into the mountainous region, Kumar navigated rocky roads in his e-rickshaw, speaking to people along the way and documenting his overnight stay in a tent.

His choice of vehicle surprised several tourists he met during the journey. In one of his videos, tourists reacted to seeing him drive an e-rickshaw through Spiti, where the challenging terrain and steep mountain roads made his journey particularly demanding.

Sumit also showed viewers the difficult roads he encountered, recalling how several people had told him that driving an e-rickshaw through such rocky terrain would not be possible. However, he continued the journey and shared his experience with his followers.

During his travels, Kumar also met several vloggers who encouraged him along the way. He documented these interactions and shared how their support motivated him to continue his journey.

Another video showed how he charged his e-rickshaw during the trip, offering viewers a glimpse into the practical challenges of travelling long distances in an electric vehicle.

Here are some more videos from his journey:

Sumit eventually returned to Muzaffarnagar earlier this week.

Sumit Kumar has 169,000 followers on Instagram.