Day-out packages · near Kochi
Day-out resort near Kochi, on the Periyar river
Pragathi Retreats is a riverside resort at Thiruvairanikulam, near Aluva, that hosts full-day outings for families, friends, office teams, schools and associations. A day-out usually runs from about 10 am to 5 pm and covers welcome refreshments, a Kerala lunch, evening tea with snacks, the swimming pool, the lawns, games courts and a rain-dance session.
At a glance
- Usual timing
- About 10:00 am to 5:00 pm — can be adjusted for your group
- Food
- Welcome refreshments, Kerala lunch with a sweet, evening tea and snacks
- For
- Family, friends, office, group, school and college outings
- Where
- Thiruvairanikulam, near Aluva — about 15 km from Cochin Airport
- Day-out rate
- Sent on WhatsApp for your headcount and date
- Want to stay the night?
- Riverside AC rooms. From ₹3,000 a night (Mon–Fri); from ₹3,500 on Sat–Sun and peak nights
How the day goes
- Arrive and settle in with welcome refreshments
- Pool time under the trees, beside the river
- Badminton and basketball on the courts; a play park for children
- A hearty lunch of Kerala favourites, finished with a sweet
- A short rain-dance session with music, when your group is ready
- Evening tea with crisp snacks before you leave
What your group can use
- Swimming pool with river views
- Open riverside lawns and party spaces
- Event hall, laid out for your headcount
- Badminton and basketball courts
- Children's play park
- Restaurant on a deck over the fish pond
- Freshen-up rooms for the group
Tell us three things and we send the package
How many people, which date, and what kind of group — family, friends, office, association or school. With those three details the team can send a package that fits, including the menu.
Getting here
The resort is at Thiruvairanikulam, near Aluva, on the bank of the Periyar. Approximate road distances from the resort:
- Kalady — about 7 km
- Perumbavoor — about 9 km
- Aluva railway station — about 9 km; Aluva metro station — about 11 km
- Angamaly — about 14 km
- Cochin International Airport — about 15 km
- Edappally (Lulu Mall) — about 22 km
- Ernakulam South — about 30 km
Questions guests ask
What is included in a day-out package?
A day-out usually runs from about 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It includes welcome refreshments, lunch with Kerala favourites and a sweet, evening tea with snacks, time in the swimming pool and on the lawns, play space for children and a short rain-dance session with music. Hall layout, freshen-up rooms and the menu are arranged to suit your headcount.
How much does a day-out cost?
The day-out rate depends on the number of people, the date and the menu you choose. Send the headcount, the date and the type of group on WhatsApp (+91 80898 27440) and the team will send the package.
What kinds of groups does the resort host?
Families, groups of friends, office teams, schools and colleges, and associations or reunion groups — for day-outs, night stays, or both together.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes. The resort has a tree-shaded swimming pool right beside the river, open to stay guests and day-out groups.
What food is served?
Meals are served at the resort's own restaurant, on a deck over the fish pond. The menu is customised for each group and cooked to order, with Kerala dishes as the mainstay.
Is parking available?
Yes, there is parking at the resort. For buses and large groups, tell the team the number of vehicles when you book.
More answers on the questions and answers page.
Also at Pragathi Retreats
- Family & friends get-togethersReunions and gatherings, for the day or overnight.
- Office team outingsTeam day-outs, trainings and seminars by the river.
- School & college picnicsA full day of pool, games and food for students.
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