Eco-village camp, Matkanya is situated at a distance of 38 Kms from Almora in a calm and quite location at an elevation of about 7000 ft surrounded by Rhododendron and Oak trees and a close view of panoramic Panchachuli and Api Numche peaks of Nepal Himalayas. Scenic beauty of eye catching sunrise and sunset, breathtaking vally view if trraces. One can feel the essence if pure atmosphere and listen to uninterrupted chirping of mountain birds.

Our concept is:-

* To promote Community based Eco-Tourism for rural  

   development.

* Upliftment of rural poor people by training them for local 

   Guide, Mountain Chef, Hospitality and Services and

   Adventure activities.

* To stop migration of Villagers to cities by creating local 

   employment opportunities.

* Main beneficiaries of this project will be poor rural people

* To promote equality, fraternity , liberty, spirituality, amity

   and unity in the society.

Activities to suit the needs and budget of everyone-

-  Nature walk.

-  Trekking in  and around the vicinity.

-  Bird watching.

-  Children's camp (3 to 5 days package).

-  Village interaction.

-  Rock climbing.

-  Yoga and Meditation.

-  Pony ride.

-  Local (Kumaoni) music on demand.

Salient features-

#  Involving community in the management of the camp.

#  Accommodation- Traditional Kumaoni house/tentage.

#  Food- Organic (Local food preferred).

#  Services- by trained community people.

Seasons-

    Throughout the year but best during April to June and

    September to November.

Nearby spots to visit-

Jageshwar- 8 Kms motor able road and 2.5 Kms trek. One of the twelve Jyotrilingas (Nagesh) situated in beatiful narrow valley surrounded by magnificent Deodar (Cedar) trees. The temple complex consists of 124 temples and hundreds of statues of 8th century.

Dandeshwar Temples- 5 Km trek. An example of 8th century architecture. Shiva in sleeping posture.

Jhakarsem Temple- 2.5 Km trek. Ancient temple of local diety of Lord Sem and magnificent view of Nandadevi peak.

Vridha Jageshwar- 6 Km trek.Ancient Shiva temple and panoramic view of whole middle Himalayas.

Mirtola Ashram- 7 Km trek. Krishna Temple.