Recreational and Sightseeing River Retreat Resort, Thrissur

Cultural Programmes
River Retreat is blessed to be on the banks of Nila. The river which has been virtually fired every poets and writer’s imagination. No wonder then that Kalamandalam is situated near the river. The Retreat conducts various cultural programmes to showcase the talent of the upcoming Kathakali and Mohiniattam artists from the Kalamandalam. A way to show we care and want our art forms to grow and thrive.


Places to Visit
Guruvar Lord Krishna Temple
Guruvayur, one of India's major hindu pilgrimage centres lies 32 km from Thrissur. The Sree Krishna Temple, dedicated to lord Krishna, is renowned for it's healing powers. Several offerings are made from the simple 'archana' to the elaborate 'udayastamana' pooja or the 'thulabaram' where the devotee is weighed against offerings of banana, jaggery, sugar or coconuts. It is also the site for several weddings and 'annaprasanam' the first feeding ceremony of a child. As in most Kerala temples, non-hindus are not allowed entry. Peechi River Project
The Peechi dam site about 14 miles east of Trichur has developed into one of the main tourist centres of the District . It is a beauty spot offering ample scope for excursions and picnics . It was constructed with the object of harnessing the waters of the Manali river.

Zoo
Trichur has a zoo, 2km from the town center. A variety of fauna like the lion tailed macaque, sloth bear,elephant, species of birds and deer. The snake part has a reptilian collection of King Cobras, Kraits, Vipers and Rat Snakes.

Art Museum
Art Museum is in the Zoo compound. There are good collections of wood carvings, metal sculptures and ancient jewelry. The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all working days except Mondays.