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IN PHOTOS: Three places JD Vance and family saw on their India visit

Updated On: 24 April, 2025 04:57 PM IST | Raaina Jain

The newly-appointed United States of America Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance and their three children, came to India on his first official visit since the appointment. In the country for four days, Vance took time out from his busy schedule to even visit some well-known travel destinations in the country that included cultural visits to New Delhi, Jaipur and Agra

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Here's a look at his India visit in pictures (Photos Courtesy: PTI/AFP)

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Here's a look at his India visit in pictures (Photos Courtesy: PTI/AFP)
The Vance family, along with other US delegates, arrived at Palam airport in New Delhi, on Monday, April 21. While the couple opted for formal fits, their kids stole the spotlight in Indian ethnic wear but that was not the only highlight, as they took the opportunity to visit some important destinations in India

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The Vance family, along with other US delegates, arrived at Palam airport in New Delhi, on Monday, April 21. While the couple opted for formal fits, their kids stole the spotlight in Indian ethnic wear but that was not the only highlight, as they took the opportunity to visit some important destinations in India

Shortly after their arrival, the family visited the renowned Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. It is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan and is a spiritually and culturally significant place of worship in India’s capital city

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Shortly after their arrival, the family visited the renowned Akshardham Temple in New Delhi. It is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan and is a spiritually and culturally significant place of worship in India’s capital city

The Vance family visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site Amber Fort in Jaipur on Tuesday, April 22. According to PTI, they received a red-carpet welcome and enjoyed a cultural performance featuring folk dances, including Kacchi Ghodi, Ghoomar and Kalbeliya, offering a glimpse into the vibrant culture of Rajasthan

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The Vance family visited the UNESCO World Heritage Site Amber Fort in Jaipur on Tuesday, April 22. According to PTI, they received a red-carpet welcome and enjoyed a cultural performance featuring folk dances, including Kacchi Ghodi, Ghoomar and Kalbeliya, offering a glimpse into the vibrant culture of Rajasthan

The next day, they visited the world-famous Taj Mahal in Agra. "The Taj Mahal is amazing. A testament to true love, human ingenuity and a tribute to the great country of India," Vance wrote in the visitor's diary after his visit, according to PTI

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The next day, they visited the world-famous Taj Mahal in Agra. "The Taj Mahal is amazing. A testament to true love, human ingenuity and a tribute to the great country of India," Vance wrote in the visitor's diary after his visit, according to PTI

Apart from these cultural visits, JD Vance also had diplomatic engagements, including talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and an address at an event in Jaipur. The American VP concluded his India visit on April 24 this week

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Apart from these cultural visits, JD Vance also had diplomatic engagements, including talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and an address at an event in Jaipur. The American VP concluded his India visit on April 24 this week

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