# Jaipur Literature Festival: what to do between sessions in Jaipur

Source: https://eventweekends.com/congress/jaipur-literature-festival/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## 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 and what to pack

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.
- 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.

## Airport to venue

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 to stay

- **budget:** Bani Park. Guesthouses near the station.
- **mid:** C-Scheme. Central hotels.
- **luxury:** Heritage palaces. Rambagh and haveli hotels.
- Hotels we would book: Zostel Jaipur (budget), ITC Rajputana (mid), Rambagh Palace (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Evening one (Thursday 28 January)

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.
- Evening: Old city bazaar food walk. Kachori and lassi.
- Eat: Rawat Mishthan Bhandar, Pyaaz kachori

### Evening two (Friday 29 January)

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.
- Eat: Chokhi Dhani, Rajasthani village dinner
- After dark: Nahargarh Fort sunset.

### Companion day (Friday 29 January)

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.
- Full day: Agra and Taj Mahal day trip. 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-day: Block printing workshop. Bagru artisans.
- Eat: Lassiwala, Lassi in clay cups
- Free: Bazaars of the walled city.

### Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.
- Eat: Rawat Mishthan Bhandar, Pyaaz kachori

## Tours worth booking

- [Amber Fort and city tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Jaipur%20city%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-jaipur-literature-festival): Fort, Hawa Mahal and City Palace.
- [Old city bazaar food walk](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Jaipur%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-jaipur-literature-festival): Kachori and lassi.
- [Block printing workshop](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Jaipur%20block%20printing&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-jaipur-literature-festival): Bagru artisans.
- [Agra and Taj Mahal day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Taj%20Mahal%20day%20trip%20from%20Jaipur&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-jaipur-literature-festival): Long day by car.

## Where to eat

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

## With kids

- Jantar Mantar observatory.

## Rainy-day backups

- Albert Hall Museum.

## Getting around

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

## 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.

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