Precautions For Tourists Visiting Murree in Winter Season or Snow Fall
This helpful post of studysolutions.pk is for those tourists who want to visit the Murree or any other hill station of Pakistan in winter season or during snowfall. We are going to share the basic travelling tips with all of you both in Urdu and English languages. We highly recommend you to read our travelling guide and follow the below given precautionary measures before visiting Murree in this winter. Few years before lot of tourist died during snowfall near Murree in a traffic block due to suffocation. The cause of this incident was the exhaust of corbon-monoxide due to the blockage of silencers of vehicles with snow. We are writing this post as a public service message. Lets start reading the Murree guide;
Travel Guide & Smart Travelling Tips For Murree
Here are the top 20 travelling tips for snowfall and Murree lovers in English language;
1-Before travelling check the weather forecast from a reputed website and take the precautions accordingly. Specially in the winter season you must prepare yourself for this travel.
2-Check your car thoroughly. It engine should be in good condition. Brake oil and engine oil should be full. Heater of the car, mobile charging plug and lights should be in working condition. Tyres including spare tyre should be in good condition.
2-Bring necessary items with you like dry fruit, emergency light, lighter, basic medicines for flu, pain, fever or pain, blanket, milk for kids, kids pampers and spare warm clothes, water bottles, packed food and bread, warm clothing (sweaters, jacket, long coat, gloves, hat) and waterproof shoes. You should also pack a thermos with hot beverages like tea or coffee to stay warm during your travels. It can be comforting especially during long journeys.
3-Book your room in advance specially in peak season for example during snow fall and extreme hot season. During winter book hotel with facilities of heater and warm water supply.
4-Come in patrol car rather than in CNG car.
5-Your fuel tank should be full with petrol.
Top 20 Travelling Tips For Tourists Visiting Murree in Winter (Urdu-English)
6-Avoid unnecessary travel after 9 PM,
7-Your mobile should have good battery, balance and internet package in it.
8-Your car should have emergency and fog light.
9-Cover tyres of your vehicles with iron chain during snow fall for improving their grip on road.
10-If your car slips then use the brakes as minimum as you can.
11-During snow fall always drive the vehicle in 1st gear.
12-Always drive your car in single lane and avoid overtaking.
13-In case of stuking in traffic during snow fall keep the engine of your car on and do ensure that smoke is exhausting from the silencer of your vehicle.
14-Remove the snow from the silencer of your car so that carbon-monoxide do not gather in the car to avoid sudden death.
15-Never use the car heater for a long time with closed windows.
16-You should follow the traffic rules strictly.
17-In case of any emergency you may call at PDMA (Provincial Disaster Management Authority) helpline no 1129. You may also call at Murree control room numbers i.e 051-9269015, 051-9269016, 051-9269018 and WhatsApp no 0336-9804229.
18-Before heading out, inform a family member or friend about your travel plans for example your route, estimated arrival time & accommodation details. This can be crucial in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
19-It is also advisable to carry some cash with you as ATM machines may not be readily available in all hilly areas. This can be useful for small purchases or emergencies.
20-You must increase your following distance when driving in snowy or icy conditions . This allows for better reaction time in case of sudden stops or emergencies.
Final Words
Remember that the key to a safe trip to ant hill station is being well-prepared and taking necessary precautions. Follow above given travelling tips and enjoy your visit to Murree!
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