January 24–28
Jaipur, India
Celebrated for its beautiful palaces and colourful history, the city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, India, hosts a lineup of recognised writers for its eighth annual Literature Festival, with past guests including Salman Rushdie and Ian McEwan.
There is a daily schedule of readings, literary lunches and discussions, and spare time can be spent exploring the stunning Hawa Palace, Amber Fort, and Jaigarh Fort.
www.jaipurliteraturefestival.org