JD Vance's India visit: Exploring Akshardham, Taj Mahal, Amer Fort, and more, full itinerary revealed
JD Vance, the vice president of the U.S. is currently in India. He is visiting the country for the first time with his wife Usha and three kids. The highlights of his four-day travel itinerary include a trip to Delhi's Akshardham, the
Taj Mahal
in Agra and Amer Fort in Jaipur.
Vance landed in Delhi on April 21 and visited Akshardham Temple with his family. Dressed in beautiful traditional Indian attire, Vance's three kids, named Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel were in awe of the beauty of the temple.
Soon after, he shared a message, "Thank you so much for your hospitality and kindness in welcoming me and my family to this beautiful place. It is a great credit to India that you built a beautiful temple with precision and care. Our kids in particular loved it. God bless".
Another highlight of their Delhi visit also included a visit to the crafts emporium in Janpath, where they bought tea bags, honey, and pottery items.
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On April 22, the Vance-family reached Jaipur to explore the grand Amer Fort. The family was greeted by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari at the fort, where a grand cultural reception awaited them. As they entered the main courtyard, Jaleb Chowk, two decorated female elephants named Chanda and Mala, greeted them with raised trunks, adding a majestic touch to the whole ceremony.
Soon after, the Vances were then treated to a colourful cultural performance, which included traditional folk dances such as Kacchi Ghodi, Ghoomar, and Kalbeliya, offering them a delightful glimpse into the rich and colorful culture of Rajasthan.
While speaking in Jaipur, Vance shared that children are often bluntly honest, whether we want them to be or not. He went on to say, "There are only two world leaders with whom I've seen my children form a close bond. The first is President Trump—there's something about his energy. The second is Prime Minister Modi. I observed my children having that same connection with Prime Minister Modi."
There's no doubt that since the beginning of his visit to India, Vance's kids have been the spotlight. Whether it's their charming demeanor or their traditional Indian attire, they have been the center of attention over the past two days.
Vance expressed his heartfelt admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising his leadership and describing how both he and his family were deeply moved by Modi's welcome and his kindness.
As per the itinerary, Vances will visit Agra on April 23. They plan to visit the iconic Taj Mahal, as well as Shilpgram, a market renowned for its Indian art and crafts.
They will leave for the U.S. on April 24.
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