Lonely Planet Magazine India

MAKE IT HAPPEN: SVALBARD, NORWAY

Essentials

→BEST TIME TO VISIT

The best times to visit Svalbard are from May to September, the summer months. The weather is pleasant, and it‘s the best time to spot polar bears.

→GETTING THERE

Lufthansa, SWISS and Air India, among others, fly frequently to Svalbard Airport from all major Indian cities (return fares from92,000).

→GETTING AROUND

Longyearbyen is tiny and easily navigated on foot. Note that for official advice on trips in and out of town.

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