Being a part of Indian state Tamil Nadu, Karur is well known as a textile export hub as it exports textile products to the USA and Europe. It is situated in Kongunadu region of the state and on the banks of River Amaravathi. Thus the region has fertile land. The city is also famous for its beautiful and sacred ancient temples. All its four sides North, South, East and West are bounded Namakkal, Dindugal, Tiruchirappalli and Erode districts respectively. As the city is busy with traders throughout the year, the no. of hotels including luxury and budget is huge.
Hotel Viknesh Residency, L.R.R. Lodge, RBS Nest, JK Residency, Star Residency, Hotel Apple Park Inn, Apple Park Annexe, Hotel Padma, Hotel SP Residency, KSK Mansion.
Arulmigu Kalyana Pasupatheswarar, Kulittalai Kadambavaneswarar, Government Museum, Perumal Temple, Sadasiva Brahmendra Samadhi, Akalya Cabs Karur, Aathupalayam Dam, Kalyana Venkattaramasami Temple, Pugazhimalai Shree Arupadai Murugan Temple.
Ekadasi festival – This is celebrated on the eleventh day of every lunar fortnight. It is an important festival in the region.