The River Retreat is the former summer palace of the Maharajas of Cochin and now a luxurious 3 star Ayurvedic Resort located at 90 kms North of Cochin Airport at Cheruthuruthy (Kerala, India).

Cheruthuruthy is situated 2 kms from Shoranur Station just off the Palakkad - Ponnani Road. The River retreat is located on the banks of Bharathapuzha at Cheruthuruthy and is very close to Kalamandalam, the famed institute for performing arts and the Keraleeya Ayurveda Samajam, the world renowned Ayurvedic Centre.

Facilities

• Ayurvedic rejuvenation centre.

• 24 heritage rooms. 

• Riviera: Multi cuisine restaurant.

• White Sands: Well stocked bar.

• Air-conditioned conference hall.

• Swimming pool. 

• Health Club.

• Lush green lawn.

• Children's play area.

• Regular shows of performing arts.

• Facilities for sight-seeing of the nearby areas.

Activities / Sightseeing

• Kerala Kalamandalam Arts Academy 

• Guruvayoor Lord Krishna Temple 

• Thiruvilluwamala Temple 

• Malampuzha Dam 

• Traditional Nalukettu 

• Pottery making

• Handloom Weaving 

List of Festivals

The resort is 2 hours from Cochin, Kozhikode, Coimbatore Airports and 3 minutes from Shornur Junction Railway Station.

Nearest Airport : Nedumbassery International Airport, kochi - 90Kms
Nearest Rly Station : Shornur - 2Kms
Distance from : Calicut - 114kms , Coimbatore - 100Kms , Kochi - 111kms

Cheruthuruthy is visited as Ex-Cochin/Coimbatore Weekend Getaway and is visited as a part of Kerala Itinerary.