Srinagar to Romania

Nestled in the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar is the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir that beckons travellers to this place of awe-inspiring natural beauty. Lying on the banks of the Jhelum River, this place is widely famous for the majestic Dal Lake and its beautiful houseboats and shikaras. A tour of Srinagar gives tourists a spellbinding collection cultural wonders to explore. The sacred Hazratbal Shrine, the Shankaracharya Temple, Roza Bal Shrine and Jama Masjid- one of the oldest mosques of the region, are some of the most important religious sites that tourists must visit during their Srinagar tour. One of the major highlights of the city is Pari Mahal- a beautiful historical monument that is located above the Chashma Shahi Gardens and known for its architectural brilliance. Sri Pratap Singh Museum, earlier the summer palace of the rulers of Kashmir, currently holds a rare collection of artefacts related to the history of this place. It is difficult to imagine a trip to Srinagar without a stay in one of the luxurious houseboats gracefully floating on the waters of Dal Lake, which shimmers against the beautiful backdrop of snow-swathed Himalayan peaks. If there is a paradise on earth, it truly is this place. Tourists can pick one of the many exciting travel packages from MakeMyTrip to enjoy a memorable vacation in Srinagar.

Country associated with unparalleled beauty, medieval town, deep-rooted traditional culture, delightful architecture and fictional Dracula, makes Romania an underrated travel destination! Explore the dynamic capital city Bucharest, also called “Little Paris”; home to countless ruin bars, museums, and restaurants. To get a feel of the authentic vampire town, visit Brasov; nestled at the base of the Carpathian Mountains and full of 17th century gothic architecture, medieval charm and cobbled streets and alleys. Tour the Black Church, take a cable car or hike up the Tampa Mountain, clamber around Brasov Citadel, take a day trip to Bran and Peles Castle. Cluj-Napoca is a cultural and historic hub and has some of Romania’s best churches, cathedrals, museums, and a beautiful opera house. Bran, an old town with a fortress overlooking the Transylvania region & the home of Dracula’s castle (Bran Castle). Visit the UNESCO protected Fairy Tale Town of Sighisoara; a charming town with gothic architecture, also the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler (inspiration for Dracula character). See the natural sphinx of the Bucegi Mountains or visit the world’s happiest cemetery in Sapanta, or some of the UNESCO protected wooden churches of Maramures. Take a magical and romantic stream train through a mountain pass or a road trip to drive through the Carpathian Mountains. The Transfăgărășan Pass is one of the most famous drives in Europe, with spectacular views and hairpin turns. Try the mouthwatering Romanian food; Mici (sausages), Papanasi, Balmos, Jumari or Sarmale. Discover some of the Europe’s last unspoiled wilderness; you can book your flights with MakeMyTrip India.