Jaipur Literature Festival 2027: what to do in Jaipur after hours

28 January to 1 February 2027 · ExpectedJaipur, IndiaThe world's largest free literary festival

Jaipur Literature Festival keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Jaipur.

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Jaipur Literature Festival in short

When: 28 January to 1 February 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
Where: Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur, India, about 5 km from the centre
Free time: The show floor takes the day, so the evenings, a companion day and the day after are free.
Best base: C-Scheme: Central hotels.
Getting there: Jaipur airport (JAI) is 30 minutes from the old city; Delhi is 4 to 5 hours by road or 1 hour by air.
Weather: In January and February, Jaipur averages highs of about 26°C and lows of 7°C, with roughly 10 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 10 h 50 min of daylight.
Top things to do: Amber Fort and city tour; Block printing workshop; Agra and Taj Mahal day trip

Weather during Jaipur Literature Festival

In January and February, Jaipur averages highs of about 26°C and lows of 7°C, with roughly 10 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 10 h 50 min of daylight.

Month	Average high	Average low	Rain
January	22°C (72°F)	7°C (45°F)	5 mm
February	26°C (79°F)	10°C (50°F)	10 mm

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings.
Rain is unlikely: this is one of the driest months.
Comfortable shoes: a day on the show floor easily means 15,000 steps.

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.

Airport to Hotel Clarks Amer

Jaipur airport (JAI) is 30 minutes from the old city; Delhi is 4 to 5 hours by road or 1 hour by air.

Rickshaws and taxis from the old city.

Public transport directions to Hotel Clarks Amer

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Bani Park	Guesthouses near the station.
Mid-range	C-Scheme	Central hotels.
Splurge	Heritage palaces	Rambagh and haveli hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Zostel Jaipur
Mid-range: ITC Rajputana
Splurge: Rambagh Palace

Links search the nights from 27 January to 2 February. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual congress week schedule for 28 January to 1 February 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening one

Thursday 28 January

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.

EveningOld city bazaar food walk Evening · Food · Nightlife
Kachori and lassi.
EatRawat Mishthan Bhandar Pyaaz kachori

Evening two

Friday 29 January

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.

EatChokhi Dhani Rajasthani village dinner
After darkNahargarh Fort sunset.

Companion day

Friday 29 January

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.

Full dayAgra and Taj Mahal day trip Full day
Long day by car.

The day after the show

Tuesday 2 February

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.

Half-dayBlock printing workshop Half day · Indoor · Family
Bagru artisans.
EatLassiwala Lassi in clay cups
FreeBazaars of the walled city.

Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.

EatRawat Mishthan Bhandar Pyaaz kachori

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Indoor · Family

Block printing workshop

Bagru artisans.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Amber Fort and city tour

Fort, Hawa Mahal and City Palace.

See times and prices

Jantar Mantar observatory.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Food · Nightlife

Old city bazaar food walk

Kachori and lassi.

See times and prices

Full day

Agra and Taj Mahal day trip

Long day by car.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Amber Fort and city tour

Fort, Hawa Mahal and City Palace.

See times and prices

After dark

Nahargarh Fort sunset.

4 tours worth booking for Jaipur Literature Festival

Tour	Length	Good for
Block printing workshop	Half day	Bad weather, Families
Agra and Taj Mahal day trip	Full day	Everyone
Amber Fort and city tour	Full day	Families
Old city bazaar food walk	Evening	Food lovers, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Lassiwala Lassi in clay cups
Rawat Mishthan Bhandar Pyaaz kachori
Chokhi Dhani Rajasthani village dinner

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor · Family

Block printing workshop

Bagru artisans.

See times and prices

Albert Hall Museum.

Getting around on event days

Uber, Ola and auto-rickshaws; agree fares first for autos.

Day trips from Jaipur

Agra: 4 hours
Pushkar: 3 hours

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Jaipur Literature Festival.

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Questions people ask

When is Jaipur Literature Festival 2027?

The next edition is 28 January to 1 February 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

What is the weather like during Jaipur Literature Festival?

In January and February, Jaipur averages highs of about 26°C and lows of 7°C, with roughly 10 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 10 h 50 min of daylight.

How do I get from the airport to Hotel Clarks Amer?

Jaipur airport (JAI) is 30 minutes from the old city; Delhi is 4 to 5 hours by road or 1 hour by air. Rickshaws and taxis from the old city.

Where should I stay for Jaipur Literature Festival?

For most visitors the best base is C-Scheme: Central hotels.

What can we do between sessions at Jaipur Literature Festival?

Good short outings in Jaipur include Block printing workshop. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Jaipur Literature Festival?

Family-friendly picks: Amber Fort and city tour, Block printing workshop. Jantar Mantar observatory.

How far is Hotel Clarks Amer from Jaipur centre?

About 5 km in a straight line. Rickshaws and taxis from the old city.

How we put this guide together: dates come from the organiser's published calendar or, when not yet announced, from the event's usual pattern; weather from NASA POWER monthly averages 2001 to 2025; venue access and city tips from our own research. Last checked 2 November 2026. How we research.

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