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Karur is a small agricultural town that is located in the State of Tamil Nadu. Karur is located near Trichy and Erode. Karur is also easily accessible from Chennai, Madurai, Salem and Coimbatore. The town of Karur is known for its green surroundings and it is located near the banks of the River Amaravati. Karur is also connected to the rest of the State through an extensive road system. Karur is an old town and the town has a history that dates back many centuries. Karur is also famous for producing a long list of poets who have contributed significantly to the Tamil history. Karur is a town that has a very long rich heritage and it is distinct from many other parts of the state. There are many temples in Karur you can visit, and the famous temple in Namakkal is quite nearby too. Karur was ruled by different kings during different periods and many different influences can be seen in the town. The town was ruled by the Cholas, Gangas, Cheras, Vijayanagar Kings, Mysore Kings and also the British. Karur has long been a trade center and it has many temples that were built by the different rulers. There are many different interesting sites that a traveler can visit in the town of Karur.
Karur
Quick Facts-Edit
Category : Historical
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 6390xx
STD Code: 4324
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Best Time to Visit: October – March
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How to ReachEdit
By Air : The nearest airports are located in Trichy . They are located at a distance of around 78 km respectively. There are frequent taxis services that are available from the airports. Taxis from Trichy cost around Rs 1200.
By Train : The Karur railway station is located in the center of the town and there are many trains that arrive from different parts of the State. Travelers who are arriving by train can opt for either taxis or auto rickshaws. Auto rickshaws are available extensively outside the railway station and they are the cheapest option. They have fixed rates for different places in the city.
By BUS : Karur is also connected well by road from all the major cities in the State of Tamil Nadu. Government buses as well as private buses are available to Karur. Private buses are more expensive and have the option of A/C as well.
By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
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Top HotelsAdd
Budget – Up to Rs. 800
- Hotel Hemala ; No.9, Police Lane Street, Bunglaw Street, Karur, Tamil Nadu 639001. ; Ph – 04324 262 922 ; Facilities – Parking, Doctor on call, Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Laundry, Parking.
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
- Hotel Perrys ; Coimbatore Rd, Renganayaki Puram, Karur, Tamil Nadu 639002 ; Ph – 04324 241 656 ; Facilities – Non-smoking rooms, Dry cleaning/laundry, Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Laundry.
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
- Aarthi Hotels ; 37,West Pradhakshanam Road, National Highway 67, Madavilagam, Karur, Tamil Nadu 639001. ; Ph – 04324 236 122 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.
Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
- The Residency Hotel ; 179, Allwin Nagar, Coimbatore Main Road Karur, Tamil Nadu 639002, ; Ph – 04324 240 099 ; Facilities – Banquet facilities, Non-smoking rooms, Travel Desk, 24-hour room service, Free airport shuttle, Laundry, Wheel chair access.
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- Archana Restaurant ; No 70, Car Street, Karur HO, Karur – 639001 ; M – (04324) 264190 ; Food Serve : N.A.
- Sangeetha Restaurant ; No 71 Inside Valluvar Hotel, Opp To Bus Stand, West Pradakshanam Road, Karur HO, Karur – 639001. ; M – (04324) 234411 ; Food Serve : N.A.
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Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Karur is a major tourist city in India.
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- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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