The remote Kotla village in India's north, sheltered from the surrounding drabness and apathy, offers a Tolkienesque landscape with a centuries-old fort. Nearby, in Meoli village, ancient chhatris stand as a testament to a community personage. In Kotla, a baoli dating back to over 500 years reveals its age with exposed brickwork and overgrown weeds. Once the capital of Mewat, Kotla preserves the character and spirit of a bygone era, providing a rustic and charming escape from the modern world.
