New Virat Nagar Phase-1 is a nice place to visit. There are many ancient temples and historical places to visit. Situated between the Jaipur-Alwar route, the pollution-free atmosphere and greenery are the main attraction of this region.
Jaipur City besides local attractions has several getaways in the nearby region. Virat Nagar is one such place and is famous for the museum located in the region. The museum contains the rich history of the place. Situated at about 40 km from the Pink City.
According to the Rajasthan Tourism Department, Virat Nagar is among the top tourist destinations in the most tourist visited state of the country. It is situated on the main Jaipur Alwar state highway(S.H.-13) at a distance of about 65 km from Jaipur and 170 km from Delhi. It is in the vicinity of important and recognized tourist destinations such as Sariska National Park (a project Tiger sanctuary), Siliserh, Ajabgarh, Bhangarh, and Alwar. There are some unique and historical venues at Virat Nagar that are not only of great historical importance but also in a reasonably good state. They can be easily opened to the ever-increasing tourist traffic in the colorful state of Rajasthan. The city is said to have been founded by King Virat in whose kingdom the five Pandavas spent their thirteen years of exile in disguise(agates). The place assumed a special significance during the period of Mahabharata. Virat Nagar was also the capital of the ancient state ‘Matsyadesh’.
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