Kotgarh is a pleasant 5 Km walk from the Thanedar Bazaar.
Rose bushes along the way to Kotgarh
The route goes through beautiful Deodar woods.
Deodar Woods
Wild Flowers
Deodar Woods
Kotgarh
The Gorton Mission School was setup in 1843.
Gorton Mission School
The St. Mary’s Church is located right next to the Mission School. Samuel Evans Stokes got married to Agnes Benjamin at this Church, which was built with the help of donations from both Christians and Hindus.
St. Mary’s Church
It is currently being renovated under the guidance of the priest. All the materials are being procurred locally.
Inside the Church
The keys to the Church can be obtained from the Mission School.
Stained Glass Windiws behind the Altar
Services are held every Sunday Morning for the 20 odd Christian families in the Kotgarh region.
It is almost springtime and your apple trees would soon be in full bloom.
The early-bloomers and the trees at low altitude are in full bloom (by mid March) with hundred of beautiful pink and white blossoms. Those beautiful apple blossoms, if pollinated, will each result in an apple.
You can get the best view of the Kotgarh valley in spring from Kumarsain.
Picture Credit : Rajat Jamwal
Some tips on how to make most of these blossoms:
# Remove a few, should help your fruit grow bigger and better.
# Place the freshly removed blossoms in a bowl in your bathroom to add a light fragrance and their beauty for the day.
# Use some of the blossoms to decorate the braids in your hair.
Kinnar Kailash (a view from Kotgarh)
Kinnar Kailash (a view from Bherari)
Gorton Mission School (the old building)
Kotgarh Village
A view from Bherari
Trail through the apple orchard
A view of Shelajan (the highest peak)
Cluster of houses around the Mailan temple
The DFO Residence
St. Mary Church (renovation time)
Temple Kotgarh (Than)
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