JAIPUR LITERARY SALON

Meet in Delhi and stay at an oasis near the airport, a soothing and aesthetically pleasing luxury hotel, with abundant gliding service, excellent amenities and wonderful food.

After brekfast start the day with an exciting pedicab tour of Old Delhi. Later 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. Alternatively, the majestic Humayun’s Tomb and brilliant new Museum
This tomb, built in 1560’s, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent.

After lunch visit the rich collection at the National Crafts Museum or 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 drive to the fabled pink city of Jaipur and check into your elegant boutique hotel, your home the next six nights. Take a guided tour of some of Jaipur’s grandest monuments including the Amber Fort, and the marvellous Jantar Mantar 18thC Observatory.
Welcome dinner at the hotel with a private salon convened by our erudite friend Sumeet Shetty, founder of Literati, India's largest book reading membership.

Days start with a meditative performance of classical music.
Register at the Jaipur Literary Festival at Clarks Amer Hotel.
Generally five to seven sessions run concurrently at different venues within the palace grounds.
Evening Music Stage Program

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.

Choose from the myriad sessions on offer: These might be author interviews, panels discussing geo-politics, the region, climate, gender diversity, philosophy, poetry, new writing, presented by an impressive line-up of thinkers, including Nobel laureates, Booker Prize winners, Pulitzer awardees and other notable authors, and leaders – creating a vibrant stage where intellect, culture, and controversy collide.

Attend JLF, or take some time out for independent exploration in a city that offers exciting shopping and a plethora of significant monuments and museums.

Group Dinner tonight at one of Jaipur's newest restaurants. In a city where once there was little dining-out culture except in hotels, the city is becoming increasingly more cosmopolitan.

Attend JLF.
This evening JLF arrange a special gala performance of dance and music at the spectacularly lit Amber Fort with dinner.

The last enthralling day @ JLF where there are many kiosks selling books, art, crafts and exquisite textiles.
If you have allowed yourself the advantages and additional cost of a Friends of the Festival Pass, this evening is the extravagant Writers Ball.

Return to Delhi in time for evening departures or extend an additional day in Jaipur, curated for guests who love art, arts, crafts, jewellry, textiles and ceramics.

A day behind the scenes to meet artists and artisans whose work encapsulates the finest workmanship that might also include some private museum collections.

SUGGESTED TOUR EXTENSIONS:- at the conclusion of JLF

- Taj Mahal & Fatephur Sikri
- Ranthambore National Park to spot tigers

- Varanasi and the temples of Khajuraho
- Amritsar and the Golden Temple
- A spa in the Himalayas

Return to Delhi in time for evening departures or continue to the Shekhawati region that is renowned for its mansions, once homes to wealthy merchants engaged in the Spice Route - richly decorated in frescoes. Your stay will be at Mandawa Desert Resort that captures the essence of the desert through its mud-wall architecture and local craftsmanship.

Explore the neighbouring town of Nawalgarh that has one of the biggest groups of havelis. Most of the artists came from Jaipur who used their techniques and skills to paint remarkable and luxurious frescos that represented their wealth and power. The early frescos were influenced by the Mughal art form whereas the later ones were inspired from the Rajput royal courts.

Return to Delhi via Jaipur in time for international departures or spoil yourself with an extra day or two at sublime Deeppura Garh that after years of disuse is now owned and has been lovingly restored to its former glory by Italian jeweller and dynamo, Maria Grazia Baldan.

Return to Delhi via Jaipur in time for international departures or relish the beauty and R+R at Deeppura Garh's
stunning pool, flower and fountain filled courtyards, organic vegetable garden, various sitting rooms with plush couches, a library, gorgeously decorated contemplative sanctuaries, and delicious med cuisine

Return to Delhi from Sikar via Jaipur in time for international departures .