US Vice President JD Vance will arrive in India on Monday, April 21, for a four-day official visit. He will be accompanied by his wife Usha Vance, who has Indian roots, and their three children—Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel. The family is expected to land at Delhi’s Palam airbase at 10 am and will be welcomed by a senior Union minister.
Meeting with PM Modi and trade talks
JD Vance will hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening. The meeting is expected to focus on trade, tariffs, and the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement. Observers believe the talks are significant, especially after Donald Trump’s decision to impose reciprocal tariffs. At 6:30 pm, the Vances and senior US officials accompanying them will join PM Modi for a formal dinner.
High-level delegation and stay details
The US vice president’s delegation will include at least five senior officials from the Pentagon and the State Department. The Vance family will stay at the ITC Maurya Sheraton Hotel during their time in Delhi.
While in the capital, the Vance family plans to visit the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple, a major spiritual and cultural landmark. They are also expected to shop at a complex known for selling Indian handcrafted goods.
Trip to Jaipur: forts, history, and a public address
On Monday night, the family will travel to Jaipur. On April 22, they will explore the historic Amer Fort, also known as Amber Fort, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later that day, JD Vance will speak at the Rajasthan International Centre. His address is expected to highlight the broader aspects of India-US relations under the Donald Trump administration. The audience will likely include diplomats, foreign policy analysts, Indian government officials, and scholars.
Visit to Agra and return to Jaipur
On April 23, the Vances will begin their day in Agra with a visit to the world-famous Taj Mahal. They are also expected to stop at Shilpgram, an open-air marketplace that features traditional Indian handicrafts and art. Following this, they will return to Jaipur for an overnight stay at the heritage Rambagh Palace, once a royal guesthouse.
The family will wrap up their India tour and leave for the United States from Jaipur on April 24.
