Bairath (Viratnagar) is around 85 km from
Jaipur on a diversion from National Highway No 8, near
Shahpura which connects
Alwar. This historical township in
Jaipur District has excavated remains of a circular Buddhist temple and relics of the Mauryan,
Mughal and Rajput periods. The Viratnagar Museum in Bairath has a wide collection of artifacts which lay claim to Bairath's rich past.
The major attractions in Bairath include a mint constructed by
Akbar, beautiful Mughal garden and remarkable monument with painted '
chhatris' and wall built by Jehangir.
