Backroads of Romania - Transylvania
A road trip through Transylvania is one of the most unforgettable journeys you will ever take. A country so seeped in traditions, folk culture, amazing history and at the same time blessed with mesmerizing natural wonders, mountains, wildlife coupled with some phenomenal gastronomy – and to top it all, a great value for money. This is one holiday we specially recommend to all our seasoned travelers.
Trip Highlights
- Explore the fairy-tale Bran Castle – the quintessential Romanian icon – in a beautiful wooded setting outside Brasov
- Wander through medieval Sighisoara – it’s traditional narrow streets flanked by colorful stone buildings
- Go off the beaten track to visit the Merry Cemetery in the town of Sapanta – a unique folk art gallery, with colorful tombstones, crosses and statuary celebrating the lives of the deceased
- Get close to nature in the rugged Carpathian mountains, dotted with sheep-filled meadows and wildflowers, offer some amazing hiking in summer and downhill skiing in winter
Which Visa Do I Need
Indian citizens require a visa to visit Romania. However, holders of multiple entry Schengen Visa can enter Romania as tourists without any additional visa
Length of Stay
We recommend at least 8 days for this itinerary. There are no direct flights to Romania, so almost a full day is spent in getting there and back.
Best time to visit
Summer is the best time to visit (July-Aug) with long warm days. However, shoulder months of May-June and September are also worth considering as the crowds are lesser. Most attractions in the mountains are either closed or run on reduced opening hours during winter months, however, there are plenty of opportunities for skiing and other winter sport.
fairy-tale castles, urban legends, taste of soviet history, stunning drives, hiking in the carpathian mountains
Did you know
- Top Gear’s host Jeremy Clarkson declared that the Transfăgărășan Road in Romania is the ‘world’s best driving road’. Stretching over 90 kilometres (56 miles), cutting through the Făgăraș Mountains, the Transfăgărășan is filled with hairpin turns. The views get more and more spectacular as you go higher, the top being at 2,134 meters (7,000 feet).
- The Scărișoara Glacier can be found underneath the Bihor Mountains, and is the second largest underground glacier in Europe. With a volume of 75,000 cubic meters, the glacier has been in existence for more than 3,500 years.
- The Parliament Palace in Romania’s capital of Bucharest is the second largest building in the world, behind only the Pentagon. A symbol of Ceaușescu’s megalomania, the building is 240 m long, 270 m wide and 86 m high. Built on 12 storeys, the monument has 1,100 rooms.
- The tallest wooden church in the world, and the second tallest wooden structure in Europe, is found in Sapanta Peri, Maramures of northwestern Romania. The 257 foot tall church is topped by a 23 foot cross that weighs 1,000lbs.
- The Hoia-Baciu Forest in Cluj-Napoca is said to be one of the most haunted forests in the world. Some call this eerie forest of crooked trees the “Bermuda Triangle of Romania
