Why spend lakhs chasing the Northern Lights? This destination offers glass igloos, Arctic adventures and easy visas at half the cost. Would you still choose the usual spots?
You can stay in a glass igloo at Aurora Village for around Rs 8,000 a night or join a Northern Lights hunting tour for just Rs 6,000. Compared to Europe, these prices make aurora tourism surprisingly accessible for first-time travellers. Eco homes in Murmansk offers great view right from your cottage stay. (Image: Canva)Do not miss Teriberka village, often called the last village on earth. It sits on the Arctic Ocean, surrounded by glaciers. Here, you can float in icy waters and witness raw Arctic beauty rarely experienced in mainstream destinations. (Image: Canva)Fly from India to Moscow, then take a domestic flight to Murmansk. The journey is straightforward and well-connected. Winter is the best season, especially between December and March, when aurora sightings are frequent and skies stay dark longer. (Image: Canva)International cards do not work in Murmansk, so carry enough US dollars for your entire trip. Also download a VPN before arrival, as Instagram and Facebook are blocked. Simple preparation avoids unnecessary stress once you land. (Image: Canva)Murmansk delivers the same aurora drama, Arctic landscapes and unique stays at a fraction of the cost. Simply put, it is like getting Iceland’s magic on a budget that finally makes sense for Indian travellers. (Image: Canva)
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Forget expensive trips to Norway or Iceland. Murmansk, Russia offers the same Northern Lights magic at nearly half the cost. Just 500 km from Lapland, it is emerging as the most budget-friendly and reliable aurora destination for Indian travellers. (Image: Canva)
