Set against the backdrop of the Naini Lake and the surrounding pine forests, the Nainital Hills Literature Festival brings together authors, poets, and storytellers for a weekend of ideas, readings, and conversation.
Wander between open-air sessions featuring regional and national writers, sit in on poetry readings by the lakeside, and browse a curated selection of independent publishers and local bookstalls. Between sessions, enjoy Kumaoni snacks and mountain-grown coffee at the festival cafe.
Whether you come for a single panel or spend the whole day, the festival is designed to be an unhurried, thoughtful escape for readers and writers alike.
The festival runs for one day, from late morning through the evening, with sessions spaced throughout.
Yes, independent publishers and local bookstores will have stalls on-site with festival-only discounts.
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