When is the Jaipur Literature Festival Held
The Jaipur Literature Festival takes place in late January each year.
Where is the Jaipur Literature Festival Held
The Jaipur Literature Festival is held at the historic Diggi Palace hotel. The hotel is located in Sangram Colony, Ashok Nagar, which is just off M.I. Road and around 10 minutes walk from the Old City of Jaipur. There has been talk of having to move the Festival, or part of the Festival, to another place in 2013 as Diggi Palace and its venues were overflowing in 2012. A decision is yet to be made though.
What Happens at the Jaipur Literature Festival
Both Indian authors as well as those from abroad appear at the Festival. The sessions consist of readings, discussions, and questions and answers. It's possible to buy the authors' books and get them signed. In addition, there's a range of stalls selling everything from food to handicrafts. There's also an outdoor lounge bar, for relaxing. Music performances are held in the evenings, after the literary sessions are over. In recent years, the Festival has turned into quite a fashionable occasion, and attracts plenty of socialites from Delhi and Jaipur.
Who Will Be Attending the 2013 Jaipur Literature Festival
An outstanding lineup is planned for 2013. So far, the authors who have been named include Umberto Eco, Ariel Dorfman, Michael Palin, Elizabeth Gilbert, Noam Chomsky, Philip Pullman, Bill Bryson, Monica Ali and Jhumpa Lahiri.
How to Get to Jaipur
Jaipur, one of the top tourist places in Rajasthan, is most accessible from Delhi. You can fly, drive, take the train or bus.
- Popular Trains from Delhi to Jaipur.
- By road, it takes around six hours to drive from Delhi to Jaipur.
- Check the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation bus timetable for buses to Jaipur from various locations.
- Search and book private buses online through Red Bus.
