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Northern Lights in Europe WITHOUT a Schengen Visa? Yes, it’s possible! If you’re an Indian traveler dreaming of the Aurora Borealis but don’t want the hassle of a Schengen visa, Murmansk, Russia is the perfect destination. It’s just 300 km from Lapland but costs less than half the price! Here’s everything you need to plan your trip: 7-Day Itinerary 1. Moscow Take a direct flight from Delhi to Moscow (not available on Google or Skyscanner—book via kupi.com). Spend 2 days exploring Moscow, visiting Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and the Kremlin. 2. Murmansk Take a domestic flight from Moscow to Murmansk. This Arctic city is the best budget-friendly destination for Northern Lights in Europe. 3. Northern Lights Experience Book a Northern Lights hunting tour (₹6K) or stay in a glass igloo at Aurora Village (₹8K) for a comfortable viewing experience. 4. Arctic Adventures in Teriberka Visit Teriberka, the northernmost land on Earth. Try husky sledding, reindeer rides, and my favorite—floating in the Arctic Ocean surrounded by glaciers. 5. St. Petersburg On your way back, visit St. Petersburg, it’s a gorgeous city, known for its European charm, canals, and stunning architecture. If you don’t want to plan and execute the trip yourself, join @yourtravelgenie.in, they organise group trips to Russia Important Travel Tips 📌 E-Visa: evisa.kdmid.ru (16 day visa, comes in 3-4 days) 🏨 Hotels: Indian websites won’t work, book on ostrovok.ru (works with Indian cards). ✈️ Flights: Dont search/book from Indian aggregators. Domestic and international flights are available on kupi.com. 💵 Payments: Carry USD cash, as international cards won’t work in Russia. People often assume Russia isn’t welcoming, but trust me—Russians are some of the sweetest and most helpful people you’ll meet. Would you visit Russia for the Northern Lights? If you have more questions, let me know in the comments!

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This post was published on 10th March, 2025 by Vidya on her Instagram handle "@explore_with_vids (Vidya Ravishanker • Travel)". Vidya has total 980.8K followers on Instagram and has a total of 397 post.This post has received 56.7K Likes which are greater than the average likes that Vidya gets. Vidya receives an average engagement rate of 3.5% per post on Instagram. This post has received 868 comments which are greater than the average comments that Vidya gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile.