Chola country & the Cauvery · Old Kongu town on the Amaravathi
Karur group trip guide
Karur: Old Kongu town on the Amaravathi in Chola country & the Cauvery, Tamil Nadu. From Tiruchirappalli it is 91 km by road, 2–3 hours with stops. Groups give it half a day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Tiruchirappalli costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Tiruchirappalli
- 91 km by road
- Time to give it
- Half a day
- Best season
- November to February
- Fare from Tiruchirappalli
- ₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Tiruchirappalli (TRZ)
Karur, one of the oldest towns of Tamil Nadu, is known for its handloom and home-textile industry and for temples such as Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar, the Mariamman temple with its Kumbum festival, and Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy at Thanthonimalai, called the Tirupati of the south.
The Mayanur barrage on the Cauvery and the Ponnaniar dam are nearby outings.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Karur from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Chennai → Karur
₹22,800–28,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 386 km one way · 2 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A base in the middle of the state: Trichy, Palani, Kodaikanal, Thanjavur and Madurai are all within a day's drive.
Temples & pilgrimageForts, palaces & old towns
How far is Karur
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 386 km | 8–9 h | – |
| Coimbatore | 136 km | 3–4 h | – |
| Madurai | 144 km | 3–4 h | – |
| Tiruchirappalli | 91 km | 2–3 h | – |
| Palakkad | 178 km | 4–5 h | – |
Group fares from Tiruchirappalli
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹4,700–6,300 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: November to February.
- Time to give it: Half a day.
- Who goes: Pilgrims, Families, Corporate groups.
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Circuits that include Karur
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli (TRZ).
- Nearest railway station: Karur Junction.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Karur
Approved operators who take groups to Karur. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
178 km by road from Karur
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
260 km by road from Karur
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Karur
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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Questions groups ask
Tiruchirappalli-la irundhu Karur-ku evvalavu dooram? (How far is Karur from Tiruchirappalli?)
91 km by road: 2–3 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Karur-ku tempo traveller-ku evvalavu aagum? (What does a tempo traveller to Karur cost?)
Round trip from Tiruchirappalli (91 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Karur cost?
Round trip from Tiruchirappalli with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Karur?
Half a day. With the drive from Tiruchirappalli, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A base in the middle of the state: Trichy, Palani, Kodaikanal, Thanjavur and Madurai are all within a day's drive.
When is the best time to visit Karur?
November to February.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Karur from abroad?
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli (TRZ). Nearest railway station: Karur Junction. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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