Jaipur Heritage International Festival
| Country and Region | India — Rajasthan |
|---|---|
| Type of Festival | Dance, Drama, Music |
| Location of Festival | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Festival Address Information | Jaipur Heritage Festival |
| Festival Description | National and international artists gather at the Jaipur festival to present a varied program of performances in dance, music and theater. The 10-day celebration of creativity also offers crafts, workshops and more. Many of the events are free. The Jaipur Heritage International Festival is a community initiative that offers a platform to stimulate the arts, business and tourism. |
| Festival Dates | March 25 - 29, 2008 |
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Other Sources:
Articles and Reviews:
- Entr’acte: Indian city seeks transformation through arts festival By Alan Riding (International Herald Tribute Asia Pacific, January 31, 2007)
http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/01/31/news/entracte.php
Practical Info:
Transportation:
- By air
Jaipur is linked by air to delhi (40 min) , Mumbai (1 hour 30 min), Jodhpur (45min), Udaipur (1 hour 40min), Aurangabad (2 hours 20 min) by Indian Airlines and Jet Airways Flights. There are daily Indian Airlines flights from Dubai. Sanganer Airport is 15 km and 30 minutes away from town. Taxis and Auto rikshaws are available here. - By train
Jaipur is well connected by rail to Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Secunderabad as well as to other destinations in the region including Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Kanpur. The Shatabdi Express is a convenient train to take from Delhi. It takes 4 hours 30 minutes, and runs every day except Mondays. There are pre-paid taxis available from the Station to all parts of Jaipur. - By road
Jaipur is easily accessible by road. It is located on National Highway (NH) 8 which connects - Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and NH 11 which connects Agra and Bikaner. Taxi services are available from Delhi, approximate time of travel is about 4 1/2 hours and approximate fare for a semi-deluxe transfer is Rs.3000 (one way) - By bus
Services—Several bus services ply on the Delhi - Jaipur - Agra golden triangle road. From Bikaner house (New Delhi) there are deluxe AC and Non AC bus services operated by the State Transport Corporations of Rajasthan
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