An Indian travel vlogger has just thrown himself into an adventure that sounds almost impossible: a 400-kilometre ride from Manali to Ladakh, not astride a roaring motorcycle or packed inside an SUV, but balanced on onewheel of an electric board. His name is Shakti Singh Shekawat, and his announcement has set off a wave of disbelief, amusement, and respect across social media. Thousands are now watching closely, curious to see if his audacity will carry him across one of the most unforgiving roads in the Himalayas.
Indian Vlogger Shakti Singh Shekawat Announces Manali To Ladakh Onewheel Challenge
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The reveal came in a short Instagram clip. Standing with his onewheel, the compact, self-balancing electric board usually spotted gliding across city streets, Shekawat declared his plan. The caption was direct and read like: “Ekpahiya (Manali to Leh on Onewheel). Is it even possible?? Streaming from 30th September.” It was enough to light up the comments section.
Those who know the Manali-Leh highway understand why this attempt borders on reckless. The route is legendary: sheer cliffs that drop into raging rivers, sudden snowstorms, oxygen-thin passes, and a road that can test the toughest bikers. Attempting it on a gadget designed for smooth pavement feels like asking for trouble, but it also makes for a story no one else has dared to tell. Shekawat himself has promised to show it all: the missteps, the small victories, and the moments when the wheel does not cooperate with him.
Social Media Reacts: Awe, Concern, And Cheering
Reactions to this audacious “Ladakh on onewheel reel” online swing between awe and concern. “How is that even possible?” one follower asked in disbelief. Another cheered him on with, “Shakti bhai, dikha do apni shaktiya. All the best.”
Others called the idea extraordinary, unique, and something no one had ever tried. A proud supporter wrote, “Proud of you for living your dream,” while a more cautious voice admitted, “Ye kuch zyada hi crazy kar diya bhai.”
But that blend of admiration and worry is exactly why this challenge has people hooked. Adventure vlogging has always thrived on risk, but Shekawat is pushing it further, bending the very definition of what counts as a road trip. The journey, streaming from September 30, has already captured more attention than most finished expeditions. The question now is whether one wheel can carry him where thousands rely on two or four.
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