Beware of potential scams by local taxi drivers on the way to Gulmarg, as they may try to deceive you into believing that private cars cannot access Gulmarg due to heavy snow, and subsequently offer their services at inflated prices. Don't be fooled by such tactics. The road to Gulmarg is generally well-maintained, and unless there is exceptionally heavy snowfall, private cars can reach the destination comfortably with careful driving. Although we passed Tangmarg too early to encounter many taxi drivers, we were forewarned about these scams by the hotel owner where we stayed. Therefore, we remained cautious and avoided stopping for anyone who attempted to flag us down, pretending to offer assistance.