Pakistan's Hidden Winter Gems Shine Under Snow: Safety Tips Abound

As snowfall blankets the northern areas of Pakistan, including Murree, the allure of Pakistan's understated winter destinations has become increasingly hard to resist. For some, the mystery and beauty of these off-the-beaten-path spots are a major draw. Local explorers and content creators, such as Zunair Kamboh, Laeeq Abbas, and Asif Ashoor, have devoted their lives to sharing the untold stories of these places. Their adventures often revive the naturally stunning landscapes that normally lie unseen.

The indispensable role that social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram play in showcasing these once-hidden gems cannot be overstated. The influx of snowfall this season, particularly in areas such as Nathiagali, Ayubia, Changlagali, and surrounding locales, has resulted in an enormous surge of tourists. The Rescue 1122 service has acknowledged the risk by putting their team on high alert and placing multiple rescue points throughout Galiyat, keeping tourists safe around the clock. Travelers can take some critical precautions to increase their safety while traveling in one of the snow-lovely and underrated vacation locations in Pakistan.

While winter preparations — key among which are getting apparel able to tolerate cold, food, water, blankets, and tools like ice scrapers and flashlights, checking tire pressure, ensuring aerodynamic efficiency using winterized windshield wiper liquid, and keeping full tanks just in case — are really crucial. Don't forget the fundamentals on the road, though. Sufficient braking distances, following traffic policies, and general vehicle reliability demand regular attention and up to scratch.

Delving deeper into other essential safety measures that will make your tour comfortable: examining current information, informing friends about your schedule, and, if necessary, performing night driving only in case of intense circumstances. Staying informed, advertizing intention to go, and notifying a person reachable by phone to enable rescue teams to act promptly if the situation changes and sufficient care should never stay out with not enough resources. Furthermore, if a sudden and intense snow storm traps you, it's crucial to maintain your coolness — use any stuff you can — blankets, for example — for protection. Make a clear aim to target an exit as the next potential course of action.

With time, its visitors count is certain to boost, and Pakistan's diverse winter resorts increasingly turn into places that are mildly appealing to any kind-hearted evolved world-mappers.