Matayan is a charming village situated at a high altitude of 12,096 ft in Kargil District. It is one of the coldest areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Dadareli Chak in the west, Muski in the north, Suktiyal in the east and Machhoi in the south are accessible from Matayan.
A road from Baltal towards Drass , which offers breathtaking views of closely packed mountains, leads to Matayan. It can also be reached from Kargil and Srinagar. The nearest railway station is at Jammu (250 km).
