This UP driver drove his E-Rickshaw to Spiti Valley from Muzaffarnagar
E-rickshaw to Spiti Valley was an impossible dream for Sumit Prajapati from Muzaffarnagar. Read this inspiring spotlight story of how a small-town driver took his battery three-wheeler 'Riki' to the dangerous Himalayan mountains.
Can a small city vehicle conquer the giant Himalayan mountains? An e-rickshaw to Spiti Valley sounds like an impossible dream. Most people believe you need a giant SUV or a powerful sports bike to enter these dangerous roads. But an ordinary man from a small town proved that you do not need an expensive car to chase your dreams. All you need is true courage.
Meet Sumit Prajapati, an ordinary driver from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Sumit did the unthinkable—he took his battery-operated three-wheeler, lovingly named ‘Riki’, all the way into the sky-high mountains. His incredible Spiti Valley e-rickshaw journey has now become an internet sensation, inspiring millions of people across India.
E-Rickshaw to Spiti Valley Plan
Every great journey starts with a small story. Sumit and his friends were planning a dream vacation to the cold deserts of Himachal Pradesh. His friends were well-off and planned to travel comfortably in a car. But Sumit did not own a car.
When his friends jokingly asked how he would travel without a car, Sumit felt a spark in his heart. Instead of feeling sad or cancelling his dream, he looked at his humble Muzaffarnagar e-rickshaw. He made a bold choice: “If I don’t have a car, I will take my ‘Riki’ to the mountains!”
He did not let a joke break his spirit. Instead, he turned that joke into a historic mountain adventure.
From the Crowded Streets of UP to Icy Cliffs
Driving a rickshaw on flat city roads is easy, but the road to Spiti is a different beast. To begin his mission, Sumit first sent his three-wheeler to Manali inside a big transport truck. On August 19, 2026, he finally sat on the driver’s seat in Manali and started moving towards the dangerous terrain.
As this unique Sumit Prajapati e-rickshaw climbed higher, it became a moving celebration. Luxury car drivers, professional bikers, and foreign tourists could not believe their eyes. They stopped their expensive vehicles just to clap for Sumit, take selfies, and capture videos. Sumit documented this deep journey in 27 emotional Instagram videos, sharing his daily struggles, simple dhaba meals, and beautiful mountain sunrises.
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Facing the Silent Enemy: No Charging & Thin Air
The journey was not a fun picnic; it was full of real danger. The biggest enemy for an electric vehicle in the remote Himalayas is the lack of power infrastructure. There are no charging points on rocky mountain edges.
Sumit had to plan every single kilometer like a game of chess. He requested local villagers, small shop owners, and homestays for electricity plugs during night stops. For deadly emergencies, he even carried a heavy petrol generator in the back seat.
But the story gets deeper. Though he started this difficult trip completely alone, the mountains taught him the beauty of sharing. After an internet follower suggested it, Sumit started offering free rides to local travelers and walkers on the road, turning his personal adventure into a beautiful act of kindness.
Reaching the Top: Riki Touches Kunzum Pass
On August 26, history was made in the clouds. The viral news spread like wildfire: the e-rickshaw reaches Spiti Valley high-altitude points. Sumit successfully drove Riki to the top of Kunzum Pass, which stands at an unbelievable 4,550 meters (nearly 15,000 feet) above sea level!
At that altitude, the air has very low oxygen, the weather changes within minutes, and the roads are nothing but sharp stones and water streams. Yet, the small electric motor kept humming, proving that human willpower is stronger than any mechanical horse-power.
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The Real Lesson: Don’t Wait for the Perfect Life
This spotlight story is not just about a vehicle; it is about the heavy mental blocks we carry every day. Many of us drop our travel dreams because we do not have enough money, a perfect DSLR camera, or a luxurious SUV.
Sumit Prajapati taught India a beautiful life lesson: Do not wait for the perfect moment or the perfect resource. If you have a true desire in your heart, start your journey with whatever you have in your hands right now.
(Note: While Sumit’s story is deeply inspiring, please remember that normal e-rickshaws are highly risky for rough mountains. Do not try to copy this without expert safety gears and backup plans.)
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