Planning Your Jaipur Literature Festival Trip? Add These Destinations to Your Itinerary
The Jaipur Literature Festival every year brings together writers, thinkers, and readers from across the world, transforming the Pink City into a vibrant space for ideas, conversations, and cultural exchange. While the festival venues remain at the heart of the action, many visitors choose to extend their stay to experience Rajasthan beyond the sessions and schedules. From heritage-rich city stays to quieter nature-led escapes, the destinations around Jaipur offer a chance to slow down, reflect, and explore the region at leisure.
Within comfortable driving distance from Jaipur, the stays below allow travellers to pair the intellectual energy of the festival with immersive local experiences during their time in Jaipur for the Literature festival which is taking place between 15th to 19th January. Each location also opens up access to nearby attractions that capture Rajasthan’s history, architecture, and natural beauty.
Nearby stays to consider
Club Mahindra Jaipur Resort
Located on the periphery of the illustrious Pink City, Club Mahindra Jaipur Resort is an exquisite family retreat that beautifully blends comfort with heritage. The resort offers a range of amenities designed to cater to every member of the family. These include an exquisite swimming pool, verdant lawns, a conference room, a rejuvenating Svaastha Spa where the balance between your physical and emotional needs are beautifully maintained and nurtured with spa treatments like Thai, Japanese, Balinese, and more. The culinary delight includes the Rajasthani thali, Awadhi kebab platter, Handi ka lal maas, Desi kukkad, Dal Baati, and Pitod ki sabji.
Club Mahindra Nature Jaipur Resort
Located one hour away from the Jaipur Literature Festival Venue, the Club Mahindra Nature property is set within a 300-acre green estate and designed as a natural sanctuary with more than 80,000 trees and plants. The resort features winding garden pathways, gazebos, fountains, three swimming pools, and private cottages spread across the landscape. Guests can explore curated in-resort experiences that celebrate nature and tranquillity, while also having easy access to Jaipur’s forts, palaces, and bazaars.
Club Mahindra Bharatpur Resort
Set against the enchanting backdrop of Rajasthan’s wilderness—the land of maharajas and majestic forts—Club Mahindra Bharatpur offers a serene retreat that seamlessly blends relaxation, adventure, and royal charm. ining is a delight at Spice, the resort’s multi-cuisine restaurant, offering authentic Rajasthani delicacies like Dal Baati Churma, Laal Maas, and Gatte Ki Sabzi, alongside global flavors. Signature experiences include the Avadeeb Theme Dinner, featuring dishes such as Avadeep Nikari and Fish Ka Sami, with Jasnandi Fish and Mohan Thali completing the feast.
Guests can explore Jaipur’s iconic sites including Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal and Nahargarh Fort, along with Jhalana Leopard Reserve in the Aravalli hills. Close to the UNESCO-listed Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, the region is ideal for birdwatching, guided nature walks and spotting peacocks roaming freely.