Murmansk: The Cheapest & Best Place to See Northern Lights, Forget Norway & Iceland!
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News18•09-01-2026, 19:10
Murmansk: The Cheapest & Best Place to See Northern Lights, Forget Norway & Iceland!
- •Murmansk, Russia offers Northern Lights viewing at nearly half the cost of Norway or Iceland, making it budget-friendly.
- •Indian travelers can easily obtain a Russian e-visa within 15 days, with affordable flights and long winter nights increasing aurora sighting chances.
- •Accommodation options like glass igloos at Aurora Village (Rs 8,000/night) and Northern Lights hunting tours (Rs 6,000) are significantly cheaper than European alternatives.
- •Explore Teriberka village on the Arctic Ocean for unique experiences like floating in icy waters amidst glaciers.
- •Travelers should carry US dollars as international cards don't work and download a VPN for blocked social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
Why It Matters: Murmansk, Russia provides an affordable and accessible alternative for Indian travelers to experience the Northern Lights.
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