For television actors like us we hardly get time off from our hectic schedules. Whenever we do it is for a few days. Thus we have to plan out our vacations to a place which is easily accessible and also worth a vacation. In an attempt like this I happened to come across a place called Manas Lifestyle Resort in Igatpuri.

This place is a mere 120 kilometers away from Mumbai and also the drive to this place is beautiful. It is situated on the Mumbai-Nasik highway.

This place is extremely beautiful and when I tell you the reason why, you are sure to believe me. This resort is situated amongst the Sayadhri range and thus you can call it the ultimate lap of nature.

It is a quiet and restful getaway for all those who are troubled by the hustle and bustle of the city. This place is spread over an area of around 100 acres and moreover there is lush greenery all around with a huge variety of ornamental plants.

I was there with my wife Gauri and daughter Pari. There is a ghat which comes on the way and Gauri liked it a lot. We stopped at his ghat for a few hours and were rejuvenated. We were there at this resort for three days and really had a good time.

You name it and you have it here. Right from picturesque beauty to pampering health and beauty spas to swimming pools for adults and children to restaurants which serve different varieties of food, you will find it all here.

The best thing about the place is that it offers variety in health spas and uses the age long ayurvedic treatment. One can opt for a detox parlor, unisex parlor, stress combat classes or even a health club.

Even the restaurants offer varied varieties. There is a pure veg restaurant, a fine dining restaurant, bar and a poolside lounge.

It is a place where you will not want to move away from though there are a lot of places that one can visit from there.

I remember the night we spent out at the swimming pool. It was lovely. We had dinner and wine together and indulged in the beauty of the place. That is one evening that I will never forget. These are the moments that we remember later in our lives.

I recommend this place to all those people who really want peace for some days and want to pamper themselves. Though this place is a little costly but it is worth it. Moreover being close to Mumbai, one can always plan a short vacation with their family and stay in seclusion for sometime.