Kindly read the below pointer carefully as its related to your trip plan of action and safety:
-LOW TEMPERATURE IN GULMARG AND ITS EFFECTS: Please note that the temperature in Gulmarg currently is below -10 degree. Do have a good LOOOOOONG warm shower before you leave your respective cities. Water usually freezes in taps/pipes during cold nights and mostly is available during daytime when its sunny. Hot water is LUXURY. You may realized after your “morning ritual” that the flush water is frozen. It is the way it is due to temperature. Simply put water in the WC/Pot from the bucket for the other person to use it later.
-MUTUAL RESPECT AND CULTURE: Do remember your Ski Trip Instructor is for the your safety Do not expect services from them and kindly be respectful else please don’t be surprised or complaint if someone answers you back. Needless to say, avoid using the word “BHAIYA” (much common in cities) to address them and politely address them with their first name. Follow the code of Mutual Respect. There may be times they may be strict with you but that will be in your best interest.
Please be aware that the local people are extremely sensitive towards how travellers treat them. Therefore ensure that you treat them with respect. Be polite and courteous. If you give respect to them you shall get plenty in return.
-PACKING: You all have received the essentials to carry list. Please do follow it. Carry light but warm clothes & wearing good quality boots. You will face challenges mentally & physically as you will be exposing your mind and body to extreme climatic conditions.
–TRAVEL INSURANCE: Its good to get a travel insurance done, for worst case scenarios. You may easily do the same online if you feel its necessary.
-PERSONAL MEDICAL KIT: It’s recommended to carry a personal medical kit. Medicines for a headache, fever, stomach ache, cold and cough syrup may be required by you too.
– ACCOMMODATION DETAILS: The name of the accommodation is ” Hotel Lala, Gulmarg”
-PRO TRIP AMBASSADOR TRIPVER: In case you face any kind of issue pertaining to the trek or during the trip, feel free to escalate the matter to your personal Tripver Ambassador Aman on +91- 9821130697 . We’ll be glad to help.
-FAMILY CONTACT DETAILS: You may share our backend Tripver Community direct contact details +91-9821130697 with your family members/ guardians in case of emergency/ or to simply know LIVE updates about your Ski Trip. You will be having less or no signal during the trip. Kindly provide them 24×7 toll-free number for emergency too.
– NO ATM: CARRY CASH: There are less or no ATM in Gulmarg available currently. Do keep some cash handy personally.
– CARRY ENERGY BARS: In case you have a good appetite for food do carry energy bars and ready to eat stuff if required. But ensure that you don’t overload your backpack as that has to be balanced with your capacity to carry the weight.
Please do remember safety comes before “posing for a selfie” or acting “COOL”. The Ski Trip Instructor taking you for the Ski Trip are highly professional, certified and thoroughly trained in their work. Kindly listen to all instruction given by your certified leader carefully & its mandatory to adhere to the same. Any decision or instructions of the trip instructor is binding on all travellers.
We wish you all the very best for the Ski Trip.
Feel free to contact us for any further questions. Happy Tripping !
