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  • 01Alangudi, Tamil Nadu

    Alangudi Tourism – Navagraha Temple Of Lord Guru

    Alangudi is a beautiful village located in the Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is approximately 17 km away from the main city of Kumbakonam. It is one of the 9 Navagraha......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 150 km - 2 Hrs, 55 min
    Best Time to Visit Alangudi
    • Oct-Mar
  • 02Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu

    Chidambaram - The City Of The Nataraja

    Chidambaram is a temple town in the district of Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu known for its surreal setting, ancient Dravidian architecture and imposing Gopurams. With the sound of......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 224 km - 3 Hrs, 55 min
    Best Time to Visit Chidambaram
    • Oct-March
  • 03Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

    Coimbatore – Manchester Of The South/ 2023

    Coimbatore is a city located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The city is the second largest city in the state in terms of area. It is considered the 15th largest city in......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 132 km - 2 Hrs, 25 min
    Best Time to Visit Coimbatore
    • Oct-Feb
  • 04Coonoor, Tamil Nadu

    Coonoor - The Valley That Never Sleeps / 2023

    Coonoor is the second largest hill station in the Nilgiri hills that leaves a lasting impression in the minds of a sightseer, arousing remembrances of childhood dreams. Coonoor......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 178 km - 3 Hrs, 35 min
    Best Time to Visit Coonoor
    • Oct-Feb
  • 05Darasuram, Tamil Nadu

    Darasuram: Quintessential Temple Town

    Darasuram is famed for the Airavateshwara temple that is located in the town. It is close to Kumbakonam in Thanjavur, which is another town of great religious importance.......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 157 km - 3 Hrs, 25 min
    Best Time to Visit Darasuram
    • Oct-Mar
  • 06Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu

    Dharmapuri - City Of Temples And Churches

    Dharmapuri city is situated in Tamil Nadu, India. The place is well-known for its scenic beauty and adjacent places because the city is located close to Karnataka which is an......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 161 km - 2 Hrs, 20 min
    Best Time to Visit Dharmapuri
    • Oct-Feb
  • 07Dindigul, Tamil Nadu

    Dindigul - The City Of Food And Fort

    Dindigul is a city located in the state of Tamil Nadu. Dindigul derives its name from the words ‘Thindu’ which means pillow and ‘kal’ which means rock.......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 73 km - 1 Hr, 10 min
    Best Time to Visit Dindigul
    • Oct-Mar
  • 08Erode, Tamil Nadu

    Erode – A Land Of Industries And Agriculture

    Erode city is the headquarters of the Erode district in Tamil Nadu, India. The city is located at the heart of South Indian Peninsula, approximately 400 km Southwest of Chennai......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 66 km - 1 Hr, 10 min
    Best Time to Visit Erode
    • Oct-Mar
  • 09Hogenakkal, Tamil Nadu

    Hogenakkal – The Smoky Rock Waterfall

    Hogenakkal is a small village on the Cauvery river in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. It gets its name from the Kannada word, 'Hoge' meaning ‘Smoke’ and 'kal'......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 183 km - 3 Hrs, 10 min
    Best Time to Visit Hogenakkal
    • During the rainy season the Tamil Nadu government restrict the entry of tourists due to steap rise in water level of Cauvery river. Coracle services closed during the rainy season. During the month of April and May it use to be too hot to visit the Hogenakkal waterfalls.
  • 10Hosur, Tamil Nadu

    Hosur – A Modern City Of Roses

    Hosur lies at a distance of 40 km away from Bengaluru and it falls under the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. Although a busy industrial city, Hosur is famous for its......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 242 km - 3 Hrs, 40 min
    Best Time to Visit Hosur
    • Oct-Feb
  • 11Kanjanoor, Tamil Nadu

    Kanjanoor - Navagraha Temple Of Lord Sukra

    Kanjanoor is a village located in the district Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. This place is situated on the Northern bank of Cauveri river approximately 18 km from the north east of......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 171 km - 3 Hrs, 45 min
    Best Time to Visit Kanjanoor
    • Oct-Mar
  • 12Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu

    Karaikudi – The Pride Of Chettinad

    Karaikudi is a municipal town located in Sivaganga district of the state of Tamil Nadu. The place is the most famous in the entire municipality because it is also the......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 180 km - 3 Hrs, 20 min
    Best Time to Visit Karaikudi
    • Oct-Feb
  • 13Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

    Kodaikanal – Beauty At The Edge Of The Forest

    Kodaikanal is a beautiful and picturesque hill station placed in the Palani hills in the Western Ghats. The town also has been christened as the Princess of hill stations due to......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 167 km - 3 Hrs, 40 min
    Best Time to Visit Kodaikanal
    • Jan-Dec
  • 14Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu

    Kolli Hills - A Pristinely Preserved Offering Of Nature

    Kolli Hills, a mountain range, is situated in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu, India. The mountains encompass a total area of approximately 280 km² and are about 1000......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 101 km - 2 Hrs,
    Best Time to Visit Kolli Hills
    • Jan-Dec
  • 15Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu

    Kotagiri - Hills That Listen

    Kotagiri being a major hill station in the Nilgiri district can be ranked along with Coonoor and Ooty. It is the smallest of the three in many respects, but it does not come......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 176 km - 3 Hrs, 30 min
    Best Time to Visit Kotagiri
    • Jan-Dec
  • 16Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu

    Krishnagiri – The Land Of Black Hills

    Krishnagiri, the 30th district of Tamil Nadu, India, owes its name to the numerous black granite hillocks that are a part of the landscape. With a surface area of about 5143 sq......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 207 km - 2 Hrs, 50 min
    Best Time to Visit Krishnagiri
    • Oct-March
  • 17Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu

    Kumbakonam - The Birth Of The City Of Temples

    Kumbakonam, also spelt Coommbaconum, is an alluring and pleasing town located at an idyllic spot, as it lies sandwiched between two rivers running parallel to each other.This......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 158 km - 3 Hrs, 30 min
    Best Time to Visit Kumbakonam
    • Oct-Feb
  • 18Madurai, Tamil Nadu

    Madurai - The Holy City

    Madurai is the second largest city of the South Indian state, Tamil Nadu. This temple city is situated on the banks of the river Vaigai and has been one of the oldest cities to......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 141 km - 2 Hrs, 10 min
    Best Time to Visit Madurai
    • Oct-March
  • 19Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

    Mayiladuthurai – The Peacock Town

    Mayiladuthurai literally translates as “the peacock town”. Mayiladuthurai is a portmanteau of three words, Mayil meaning peacock, Aadum means dancing and Thurai is a......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 192 km - 4 Hrs, 5 min
    Best Time to Visit Mayiladuthurai
    • Oct-Mar
  • 20Mudumalai, Tamil Nadu

    Mudumalai –  Nature's Beauty At Its peak/ 2023

    Located at the meeting point of three states (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala), Mudumalai is nestled in the thick forests of the Nilgiris and is well-known for its wildlife......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 245 km - 5 Hrs, 30 min
    Best Time to Visit Mudumalai
    • Dec-Feb
  • 21Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu

    Nagapattinam - Land Of Religious Harmony

    Nagapattinam is a town located in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. The town serves as the district headquarters. Located on the eastern coast of the Indian peninsula by......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 222 km - 4 Hrs, 25 min
    Best Time to Visit Nagapattinam
    • Jan-Dec
  • 22Nagore, Tamil Nadu

    Nagore - A Pilgrim Destination

    Nagore is a city in the district Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. This city is located near the Bay of Bengal, and it is positioned at about 4 km north of Nagapattinam and 16 km to the......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 226 km - 4 Hrs, 25 min
    Best Time to Visit Nagore
    • Jan-Dec
  • 23Namakkal, Tamil Nadu

    Namakkal - The Land Of Gods And The Kings

    A city and an administrative district, Namakkal is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the southern part of India. Located in Tamil Nadu, Namakkal offers a wide......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 46.9 km - 45 min
    Best Time to Visit Namakkal
    • Oct-Mar
  • 24Ooty, Tamil Nadu

    Ooty - Queen Of The Hills /2023

    The most fascinating hill station in Tamil Nadu is Udhagamandalam that is also known as Utagamund or Udhagai or Ooty, which is praised as the Queen of Hill Stations by Pandit......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 196 km - 4 Hrs, 10 min
    Best Time to Visit Ooty
    • Oct-Apr
  • 25Palani, Tamil Nadu

    Palani - A Holy Land Amidst Hills

    Located in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, Palani is a beautiful hill station, the hills of which are part of the oldest mountain range in India. The name of the town is......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 107 km - 1 Hr, 45 min
    Best Time to Visit Palani
    • Oct-Mar
  • 26Pollachi, Tamil Nadu

    Pollachi – Simply Scenic!

    Pollachi is located in Coimbatore district in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located in the southern Coimbatore Pollachi is the second largest town of the district. Its......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 134 km - 2 Hrs, 15 min
    Best Time to Visit Pollachi
    • Dec-Feb
  • 27Poompuhar, Tamil Nadu

    Poompuhar - Bustling Port City Of The Days Of Yore

    Poompuhar, or Puhar as it is otherwise known, is a town in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. It was famous in ancient times as a bustling port known as......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 167 km - 3 Hrs, 40 min
    Best Time to Visit Poompuhar
    • Oct-Jan
  • 28Salem, Tamil Nadu

    Salem – Land Of Silk And Silver

    Salem is a city located in the North Central part of the south Indian state, Tamil Nadu. Located at a distance of 340 km away from the capital city of Chennai, Salem is also......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 98 km - 1 Hr, 30 min
    Best Time to Visit Salem
    • Oct-Mar
  • 29Sirkazhi, Tamil Nadu

    Sirkazhi - Of Religion, Faith And Temples

    Sirkazhi, located 10 km off the shore of the Bay of Bengal in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, is a renowned religious site for many Hindu pilgrims. Sirkazhi is a peaceful......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 243 km - 4 Hrs, 20 min
    Best Time to Visit Sirkazhi
    • Oct-Feb
  • 30Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu

    Sivakasi - Where The Shivalingam Of Kasi Resides

    Sivakasi is a city well renowned for its industries dealing with fireworks and matchboxes. It is located in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. It is also one of the budding......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 204 km - 3 Hr,
    Best Time to Visit Sivakasi
    • Oct-Mar
  • 31Srirangam, Tamil Nadu

    Srirangam – The Island Of Temples

    Srirangam, an enchanting and spellbinding island town in Tiruchirapalli (otherwise called Trichy), is part of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Srirangam was known as......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 78 km - 1 Hr, 45 min
    Best Time to Visit Srirangam
    • Oct-Feb
  • 32Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu

    Swamimalai - Piety, Pilgrimage And Pious Pondering

    Swamimalai is a town situated close to Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district of the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Literally translated, Swamimalai means “God’s......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 150 km - 3 Hrs, 15 min
    Best Time to Visit Swamimalai
    • Feb-Mar, Oct-Dec
  • 33Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

    Thanjavur - Where The Cholas Once Reigned Supreme

    Thanjavur is a municipality located in the district of the same name that consists of six sub-districts. Thanjavur rose to importance during the rule of the Chola kings, who saw......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 137 km - 2 Hrs, 50 min
    Best Time to Visit Thanjavur
    • Oct-Mar
  • 34Theni, Tamil Nadu

    Theni - Where The Air Smells Of Spices

    Theni, an important district in Tamil Nadu, is recently formed. It is situated in the laps of the Western Ghats and is an idyllic place to come for a holiday. This new district......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 151 km - 2 Hrs, 35 min
    Best Time to Visit Theni
    • Oct-May
  • 35Thingalur, Tamil Nadu

    Thingalur – Blessed By The Moon God

    Thingalur, a small and charming town, is situated in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is at a distance of 18 km from Thanjavur and is easily accessible via good......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 91 km - 1 Hr, 40 min
    Best Time to Visit Thingalur
    • Oct-Feb
  • 36Thirumanancheri, Tamil Nadu

    Thirumanancheri - Where The Gods Come To Tie The Knot

    Tamil Nadu is famous for its sleepy temple towns and the images it inspires in the minds of the tourist are not that far from the real thing. In many ways Thirumanancheri is the......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 200 km - 3 Hrs, 55 min
    Best Time to Visit Thirumanancheri
    • Oct-Mar
  • 37Thirunageswaram, Tamil Nadu

    Thirunageswaram - Navagraha Temple Of Rahu

    Thirunageswaram is located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu and it is a panchayat town. This place is situated about 8 kms east of the city Kumbakonam. This town is......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 164 km - 3 Hrs, 35 min
    Best Time to Visit Thirunageswaram
    • Oct-Mar
  • 38Thirunallar, Tamil Nadu

    Thirunallar - Village Dedicated To Planet Saturn

    Thirunallar is a small village situated in the town of Karaikal in Pondicherry. This place is dedicated to Saturn. It can be reached easily by bus from Karaikal or one......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 276 km - 4 Hrs, 5 min
    Best Time to Visit Thirunallar
    • Jan-Dec
  • 39Thiruvanaikaval, Tamil Nadu

    Thiruvanaikaval – The Abode Of Shiva

    Thiruvanaikaval, also known as Thiruvanaikoil, is a peaceful, quaint and unspoiled town situated in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This small suburb is located on the northern......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 78 km - 1 Hr, 45 min
    Best Time to Visit Thiruvanaikaval
    • Oct-Feb
  • 40Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

    Thiruvannamalai - The Spiritual Centre Of Tamil Nadu

    Thiruvannamalai is a small sleepy town at the foot of the Arunachala hill or Annamalai. It is a temple town which is popular amongst pilgrims for the Arunachaleshwara Temple and......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 257 km - 4 Hrs, 5 min
    Best Time to Visit Thiruvannamalai
    • Nov-Feb
  • 41Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu

    Thiruvarur - Where Lagoons And Ancient Temples Dwell

    Thiruvarur is the headquarters of the Tiruvarur district in Tamil Nadu. It was earlier a part of Nagapattinam district before it was made into a district of its own. Thiruvarur......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 198 km - 3 Hrs, 55 min
    Best Time to Visit Thiruvarur
    • Nov-Apr
  • 42Thiruvenkadu, Tamil Nadu

    Thiruvenkadu - Navagraha Temple Of Lord Buddha

    Thiruvenkadu is situated in the Nagapattinam district. The place is about ten km away from the southeast of Sirkali, Poompuhar Road. It is said that this name has been derived......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 257 km - 4 Hrs, 35 min
    Best Time to Visit Thiruvenkadu
    • Oct-Mar
  • 43Tirupur, Tamil Nadu

    Tirupur - Land Of Temples And Textiles

    There are not many people in South India who have not heard of the textile centre, Tirupur. It is located 47 kilometres away from the city of Coimbatore, in Tamil Nadu. Textiles......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 88.9 km - 1 Hr, 40 min
    Best Time to Visit Tirupur
    • Sept-Jan
  • 44Tranquebar, Tamil Nadu

    Tranquebar – Land Where The Sea Sings Its Endless Song

    Tranquebar, or Tharangambadi as it was formerly known, is a town in Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam district. Tharangambadi literally translates to "land of the singing......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 214 km - 4 Hrs, 35 min
    Best Time to Visit Tranquebar
    • Jan-Dec
  • 45Trichy, Tamil Nadu

    Trichy - Where Tradition Meets Modernity

    Trichy or Tiruchirappalli is an industrial and educational city in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Trichy is the administrative headquarters of the district by the same......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 82 km - 1 Hr, 55 min
    Best Time to Visit Trichy
    • Oct-Mar
  • 46Valparai, Tamil Nadu

    Valparai – Where Tea, Coffee And Wilderness Abound

    Valparai is one hill station not meant for the light-hearted. Placed at an elevation of 3500 feet above sea level, it is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Tamil Nadu.......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 198 km - 3 Hrs, 15 min
    Best Time to Visit Valparai
    • Mar-May
  • 47Velankanni, Tamil Nadu

    Velankanni - Where Divinity Abounds

    Situated on the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu, Velankanni is a spiritual destination frequented by people of all faiths and religions. Located in the district of Nagapattinam,......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 234 km - 4 Hrs, 25 min
    Best Time to Visit Velankanni
    • Oct-Mar
  • 48Yelagiri, Tamil Nadu

    Yelagiri - Weekend Retreat In The Lap Of Mother Nature

    Yelagiri, also spelt as Elagiri, is a small hill station in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu and is a backpacker’s paradise. Its history dates back to the colonial times,......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 237 km - 4 Hrs, 15 min
    Best Time to Visit Yelagiri
    • Jan-Dec
  • 49Yercaud, Tamil Nadu

    Yercaud – A Less-explored Hill Station

    Yercaud, located on the Shevaroy Hills of Tamil Nadu, is a hill station in the Eastern Ghats. Located at the height of 1515 metres, its striking scenic beauty and pleasant......

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    Distance from Karur
    • 128 km - 2 Hrs, 10 min
    Best Time to Visit Yercaud
    • Jan-Dec