Matholi Uttarakhand Home Stay Rural Tourism
Theme: Rural Tourism
Experiences you will have: Rural experiences and activities, Homestay, Pure nature, Interacting with locals.
Destination: Matholi, Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
Location in brief: This place is near Mussoorie.
Accommodation type: Home stay
Suitable Group size: 1 - 8
Check in 12:00 PM | Check out 10:00 AM
Food: Ethnic Local food
Hygiene: Maintained as per the laid down protocol and norms. Western wash rooms available.
Terrain: Hilly region with intermittent fields.
Climate: Cold in winters. Cool in summer. No snow. Not bitterly cold.
Distances from:
Mussoorie: 40 Kms
Experiences you will have: Rural experiences and activities, Homestay, Pure nature, Interacting with locals.
Destination: Matholi, Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
Location in brief: This place is near Mussoorie.
Accommodation type: Home stay
Suitable Group size: 1 - 8
Check in 12:00 PM | Check out 10:00 AM
Food: Ethnic Local food
Hygiene: Maintained as per the laid down protocol and norms. Western wash rooms available.
Terrain: Hilly region with intermittent fields.
Climate: Cold in winters. Cool in summer. No snow. Not bitterly cold.
Distances from:
Mussoorie: 40 Kms
This is a Non descript village. You will find many self sustaining small women enterprises in this village. It is a pleasure to know their activities and entrepreneurial skills.
How to reach:
The nearest airport is Dehradun. By road it is one and half hours from Mussoorie.
Description of the home stay in brief: The home stay is around 10 minutes from the village.
The nearest airport is Dehradun. By road it is one and half hours from Mussoorie.
Description of the home stay in brief: The home stay is around 10 minutes from the village.
What you can do there?:
Located in Uttarkashi district of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, Matholi is a nature lover’s paradise. Set against the backdrop of mountains and meadows, this quaint village boasts of gurgling streams and bountiful orchards.
Women empowerment is the main theme after which this village is named as local women are the main pillar behind most of the tasks performed here, from farming to preparing food products and from rearing the cattle to accompanying people through the trails and treks of the village. The village is a short detour from Chiniyalisaur – which is a major tourism route from Rishikesh to Gangotri / Uttarkashi.
Highlights:
1. Stay in cottages/local homestays; do morning yoga and meditation in the lap of nature
2. Enjoy meals and delicacies prepared from freshly plucked fruits and vegetables from home-made gardens
3. Kandak Trek- trailing through dense, lush green forests and meadows covered with picturesque flora and fauna, witness scenic beauty of the Himalayan belt; indulge in the company of local shepherds on the way enjoying a cup of tea/curd
4. Jagdehi Trek- one day trek to the highest peak of Matholi village, receive blessings of Maa Jagdehi on reaching the top
5. Moon-light Trek- a small night trek of around 1.5kms appreciating night beauty of village and views (if you are here during full moon nights)
6. Indulge with village people and try various activities like farming, mule riding, rope swinging/jula, traditional games…………just be.
Nearby places of interest:
Tehri lake – water sports, Tehri dam, Surkunda devi temple – ropeway (10100 feet). Cottage to foothills (Kaddukhal) 15 minutes of drive.
Located in Uttarkashi district of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, Matholi is a nature lover’s paradise. Set against the backdrop of mountains and meadows, this quaint village boasts of gurgling streams and bountiful orchards.
Women empowerment is the main theme after which this village is named as local women are the main pillar behind most of the tasks performed here, from farming to preparing food products and from rearing the cattle to accompanying people through the trails and treks of the village. The village is a short detour from Chiniyalisaur – which is a major tourism route from Rishikesh to Gangotri / Uttarkashi.
Highlights:
1. Stay in cottages/local homestays; do morning yoga and meditation in the lap of nature
2. Enjoy meals and delicacies prepared from freshly plucked fruits and vegetables from home-made gardens
3. Kandak Trek- trailing through dense, lush green forests and meadows covered with picturesque flora and fauna, witness scenic beauty of the Himalayan belt; indulge in the company of local shepherds on the way enjoying a cup of tea/curd
4. Jagdehi Trek- one day trek to the highest peak of Matholi village, receive blessings of Maa Jagdehi on reaching the top
5. Moon-light Trek- a small night trek of around 1.5kms appreciating night beauty of village and views (if you are here during full moon nights)
6. Indulge with village people and try various activities like farming, mule riding, rope swinging/jula, traditional games…………just be.
Nearby places of interest:
Tehri lake – water sports, Tehri dam, Surkunda devi temple – ropeway (10100 feet). Cottage to foothills (Kaddukhal) 15 minutes of drive.
House Rules:
• Right of admission reserved.
• All homestays have their own house rules and it will be shared post confirmation.
• Homestays are local area accommodations, therefore, it is important for tourists to behave properly with the locals hosting and serving them.
• Activities mentioned above may change due to change in weather conditions and otherwise.
• Tourists are informed to take care of the nature and use dustbins to dispose the trash.
• Water is always scarce in arid areas. So, please conserve water at all the homestays.
• The charges for activities shall be extra.
• Confirmations are subject to availability.
• All communications should be with SAMSONA GETAWAYS team only or authorized representative of SAMSONA GETAWAYS.
• The locations could be exotic and may have difficult terrains. Please prepare well for the locations with respect to weather conditions. SAMSONA GETAWAYS is not responsible for any injury or damage due to tough environmental conditions. Few sites need trek to reach, so please read about the property and location carefully.
• The pictures shown in the website are for illustration purpose and actual as far as possible.
• Please plant a TREE while you stay there, weather permitting. Contact the Homestay owner for assistance.
• Please try to reach our locations by day light.
• Reach out to us for any clarification.
• Keep a torch and lighter handy, in case of load shedding and snow fall.
Cancellation Policy:
High Season and Peak Season time (20th Dec to 2nd Jan) & Diwali holidays
• Cancellation by 30 days before arrival: 50% refund
• Cancellation by 15 days before arrival: 25% refund
• Cancellation after 15days before arrival: No refund
Off season (31st March to 15th September) :
• Cancellation by 30 days before arrival: 50% refund
• Cancellation by 15 days before arrival: 25% refund
• Cancellation by 7 days before arrival: 10% refund
• Cancellation after 7 days before arrival: No refund.
• Right of admission reserved.
• All homestays have their own house rules and it will be shared post confirmation.
• Homestays are local area accommodations, therefore, it is important for tourists to behave properly with the locals hosting and serving them.
• Activities mentioned above may change due to change in weather conditions and otherwise.
• Tourists are informed to take care of the nature and use dustbins to dispose the trash.
• Water is always scarce in arid areas. So, please conserve water at all the homestays.
• The charges for activities shall be extra.
• Confirmations are subject to availability.
• All communications should be with SAMSONA GETAWAYS team only or authorized representative of SAMSONA GETAWAYS.
• The locations could be exotic and may have difficult terrains. Please prepare well for the locations with respect to weather conditions. SAMSONA GETAWAYS is not responsible for any injury or damage due to tough environmental conditions. Few sites need trek to reach, so please read about the property and location carefully.
• The pictures shown in the website are for illustration purpose and actual as far as possible.
• Please plant a TREE while you stay there, weather permitting. Contact the Homestay owner for assistance.
• Please try to reach our locations by day light.
• Reach out to us for any clarification.
• Keep a torch and lighter handy, in case of load shedding and snow fall.
Cancellation Policy:
High Season and Peak Season time (20th Dec to 2nd Jan) & Diwali holidays
• Cancellation by 30 days before arrival: 50% refund
• Cancellation by 15 days before arrival: 25% refund
• Cancellation after 15days before arrival: No refund
Off season (31st March to 15th September) :
• Cancellation by 30 days before arrival: 50% refund
• Cancellation by 15 days before arrival: 25% refund
• Cancellation by 7 days before arrival: 10% refund
• Cancellation after 7 days before arrival: No refund.
