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A family get-together venue near Kochi
Pragathi Retreats is a riverside resort near Aluva where families, friends and old classmates meet for a day or stay the night. There is a pool, open lawns, a hall, food cooked for your group and air-conditioned rooms with balconies over the Periyar.
At a glance
- For
- Family reunions, friends' trips, alumni meets, association gatherings
- Day visit
- About 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, with lunch and evening tea
- Night stay
- Riverside AC rooms. From ₹3,000 a night (Mon–Fri); from ₹3,500 on Sat–Sun and peak nights
- Spaces
- Pool, lawns, event hall, restaurant deck, play park
- Where
- Near Aluva — about 15 km from Cochin Airport
- Rate for your group
- Sent on WhatsApp for your headcount and date
Room for everyone, from children to grandparents
- Children: play park and pool
- Youngsters: badminton, basketball and rain dance
- Elders: shaded lawns, river view and balconies to sit out on
- Everyone: meals together at the restaurant
A real example
In October 2026 a family group of 27 stayed here. Their Google review says about 20 of them were in the pool at one time, and that the balconies let them watch the Periyar flow by.
Family members flying in?
The resort is about 15 km from Cochin International Airport, so relatives arriving from abroad can come straight from their flight.
Questions guests ask
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.
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 room cost per night?
Riverside AC rooms start from ₹3,000 a night on weekdays (Monday to Friday) and from ₹3,500 on Saturdays, Sundays and peak nights. The team confirms the final amount for your dates on WhatsApp or by phone.
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.
How do I book a stay or a day-out?
Send your dates on WhatsApp or call +91 80898 27440, or use the booking form on this website. The team checks availability and confirms the final amount, normally within 24 hours.
More answers on the questions and answers page.
Also at Pragathi Retreats
- Day-out packagesPool, lunch, games and rain dance for your group — 10 am to 5 pm.
- Birthdays, weddings & eventsHall and riverside lawns for your function.
- Riverside stay in AluvaAC rooms with balconies over the Periyar.
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