As the largest FREE literary festival on earth, the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival, directed by William Dalrymple brings together some of the greatest thinkers and writers from across South Asia and the world.
From Nobel laureates to local language writers, Man Booker prize winners to debut novelists, every January the most remarkable, witty, sensitive and brilliant collection of authors come together for five days of readings, debates and discussions at the beautiful Diggi Palace in the Rajasthani capital. JLF, which began in 2006, is now regarded as a cultural catalyst within India and around the world, exposing audiences to a constant flow of ideas. Featuring live music sessions and interactive workshops, the Festival provides a space to dare, dream and imagine. Speakers promised for 2019 include Donna Tartt, Edmund de Waal, Elizabeth Gilbert, Ian McEwan, Julian Barnes, Mary Beard, Naom Chomsky, Rohinton Mistry, Tilda Swinton, Yann Martel. Yotam Ottolenghi.
SOME MEALS, SPECIAL PARTIES, GUIDED SIGHTSEEING, LOCAL TRANSPORT
This morning visit the astounding 12thC Qutab Minar, the World Heritage listed site dating back to the late 12th century. The monuments within the complex are fine displays of Indo-Islamic architecture, many incorporating Afghan elements and is symbolic of the biggest power shift in Delhi’s history.
Enjoy lunch and a private viewing at one of Delhi’s most outstanding private art foundations that boasts three exemplary museums devoted to terracotta, textiles and everyday objects.
Dinner at the hotel.
This morning fly to the fabled pink city of Jaipur and check into your modern hotel, your home the next six nights. Take a guided tour of some of Jaipur’s grandest monuments including the Amber Fort, Anohki Textile Museum and the marvellous Jantar Mantar 18thC Observatory.
Later register at the Jaipur Literary Festival at Diggi Palace.
Several shuttles run between the hotel and the JLF. We also provides additional transport and personalised guidance for guests wishing to experience the shopping treasures of Jaipur.
Over cocktails and dinner this evening guests will meet notable Indian authors and thinkers and fellow attendees at a swank party in the private home of one of JLF’s founders.
After a leisurely breakfast/brunch, guests returning to Delhi can be driven to Delhi to arrive in time at the airport before evening departures home.
Alternatively, guests wishing to have a little extra time in Jaipur may elect to fly back to Delhi late afternoon, at a small additional expense.
SUGGESTED TOUR EXTENSIONS:-
Gujarat Tribals + Textiles Tour
-Taj Mahal
- Ranthambhore National Park to spot tigers
Bharatpur and Keoladeo Ghana National Park for bird twitchers
- Varanasi and the temples of Khujaraho
- Amritsar and the Golden Temple
- A spa in the Himalayas
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Delhi, India
Your Tour Leader, Marieke Brugman
An avid reader, Marieke has loved the JLF since its inception in 2006, then an audience of about 200 people and this year an eager audience of 200,000. She has escorted several small groups to JLF as well as organised a number of Book Reading groups who have travelled together under arrangements made by Art of Living. She is deeply familiar with Jaipur and able to steer you towards the best sightseeing and shopping in this vibrant city.
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