Skyscanner lists out the top 6 Literary Festivals in India

October 31, 2014
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Time to indulge in literature on your next holiday!
Want to meet your favourite author? Combine your holiday
with a host of venues sprouting literature.  From the Jaipur Literature
festival to the Kochi International Book festival, there are plenty of cities
coming up with literary events. As the monsoon rains wane and lit fest fever
begins, scout for your nearest destination now!
“Indians
have become more experimental when it comes to travel and have started
combining their holidays with various festivals – most popular being music
& food. Increasingly, Literature festivals are picking up momentum in India
with over 60 festivals organized across the country every year.
 
Skyscanner
lists 6 of the top editions coming up in the next 5 months. Skyscanner’s Best
Time to Book feature gives travellers access to comprehensive data and reveals
average fares and the best time (and worst) to book flights.
 
 So whether you are a literary critic, a writer, an
avid reader or simply one who enjoys a good book, make sure that one or more of
these festivals feature on your annual travel calendar.
 1.       Mumbai
International Literary Festival
If you’re looking for a new excuse to visit the city, the
fifth Mumbai International Literary festival runs from30th October to 2nd
November and this year’s event will have a range of high profile speakers
from Barkha Dutt and Shashi Tharoor to Chetan Bhagat and Gulzar.  Squeeze
in some retail therapy at Phoenix shopping mall in Lower Parel, Linking road in
Bandra or Inorbit mall in Malad.
 2.       Kochi
International Book Festival
Based in Kerala, The Kochi International Book festival will
hold its 18th session from 29th November to 8th December.  The
festival will have literary and art competitions, poet meets, cultural
evenings, literary workshops, book launches and literary encounters.  Take
a promenade walk along Marine Drive or a boat ride along the backwater lagoons. 
 
 3.       Goa
Arts and Literary Festival
The Goa Arts and Literary festival from 4th to 7th
December, is now in its fifth year, and is quickly establishing itself as one
of the literary events of the year.  In between attending literary events,
readings and book launches, you’ll be able to visit the popular beaches of goa
for some sun, sand and seafood!  This year also marks the launch of the
first Writers and Readers festival in Goa, running from 4th to 6th October in
the capital city of Panaji. Participation is free, with pre-registration.
4.       Jaipur
Literature Festival
The Jaipur Literature Festival in Rajasthan has gained a
reputation as the literary calendar event of the year, not least because it’s
set in the stunning pink city.  Visit the Hawa Mahal and don’t miss the
majestic Amber Fort.  The festival runs from 21st to 25th January 2015 and
is set in the historic Diggi Palace.  The programme consists of literary
and music events and previous guest speakers have included noted people like
Oprah Winfrey.  The event is free to participate, with online
registration.
5.       Hyderabad
Literary Festival
The Hyderabad Literary Festival from 23rd to 26th Jan
2015 includes events for college students and school children.
Entering its fifth year, it contains a rich programme of conversations with
authors, reading, panel discussion, workshop and book launches as well as
cultural programmes, all for free.  Visit the historic Golconda Fort and
Charminar landmark in the old city.  And don’t forget to have some of the
city’s famous biryani!
6.       Lucknow
Literary Festival
Running from 13th to 15th February 2015, the third Lucknow Literary festival promises to be a
flagship literary and cultural event hosted in the metropolitan capital of
Uttar Pradesh.  Don’t miss seeing the stunning Rumi Darwaza and Bara
Imambara shrine, hailed as an engineering and architectural marvel.
Search for the cheapest flights to these festivals on Skyscanner.
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